Le Filmographe

Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) announced that "1911,"starring and directed by the international superstar, Jackie Chan ("Drunken Master", "Rush Hour" and "Shanghai Noon"), has been selected as the special opening film for the 24th TIFF. Also, Jackie Chan will be making an appearance at the festival. 

“1911”

General Director: Jackie Chan

Director: Zhang Li

Cast: Jackie Chan, Lee Bing Bing, Winston Chao

Joan Chan, Jaycee Chan

A powerful epic tale about the founding of the Republic of China, “1911” took ten years to plan and cost nearly 30 million dollars to make.

The film will be released by Toei ( Japan) on Nov. 5, 2011.  

As previously announced, “The Three Musketeers” will be the official opening film for this year’s TIFF. “1911” will be the special opening film.

This is the first time since the 10th TIFF in 1997 that two films have been selected as opening films.The two blockbuster films from Europe/US

and Asia are sure to cheer up Japan.

The 24th TIFF will be held from October 22 to 30, 2011 at Roppongi Hills and other venues in Tokyo.