Hong Kong director Johnnie To's latest film Godly
Detective will debut at the upcoming 64th Venice International
Film Festival in Italy.
The organizer of the festival will announce in a few days
whether or not the film is a candidate in the competition section
or just an exhibition film, Taiwan media reported on Friday.
A reporter with Shanghai-based Oriental Morning Post
contacted Mr Ding, an assistant of Johnnie To, but didn't receive
any confirmation.
"We have also heard the news, and will make verification on
Monday," Ding said.
Johnnie To has been a frequent visitor to the Venice
International Film Festival in recent years. However, none of his
new films were included on the nominee list for this year's Gold
Lion award, which the organizers published at the end of June.
The 64th Venice International Film Festival will run from August
29 to September 8.
(CRI.cn August 20, 2007)