Shanghai is one of the stars at this year's International Film Festival, which opens on June 12.
With its neon-illuminated banks and cooling river breezes the city is ready for its close-up.
Visitors can enjoy waterfront strolls on the Yangpu Riverside, alongside Shanghai's famous skyscrapers, as the leading lady takes a bow. #SIFF2026 #STVF2026 #cinema #film