Shu Qi's first self-written and directed film "Girl" was shortlisted for the main competition of the Venice Film Festival

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival announced today (July 22) the shortlist for the competition unit. Shu Qi's first self-written and directed film "Girl" was on the list. Shu Qi, who received the good news immediately, especially thanked director Hou Xiaoxian."Without him, there would be no Girl."

Shu Qi had previously been invited to serve as a judge of the competition unit at the three major European film festivals in Berlin, Cannes and Venice. This time, he went to Shuicheng as a director. Senior filmmaker Ye Rufen served as the producer of the film. With the official announcement of the finalist, the film company also released the film's first poster, with 17-year-old potential rookie Bai Xiaoying playing the lead role, Qiu Ze and 9m88 playing her parents, and Lin Pintong playing the role of Bai Xiaoying's classmate who had transferred to school.

Shu Qi was also very happy to be promoted from actress to director and receive this honor for her first time. In addition to thanking all the staff on and off the scenes, Shu Qi specifically mentioned Director Hou Xiaoxian, an important benefactor in her life."Without him, there would be no" Girl "." Shu Qi also thanked her husband Feng Delun for her support."It feels like she has won the award now, because being shortlisted is an affirmation of" Girl "."

Regarding the shortlisting of "Girl" in the main competition unit of this Venice Film Festival, producer Ye Rufen said that everything was "fate":"On September 9, 2023, I received a message from Shu Qi from the Venice Film Festival. That year, she was a judge. She said that she had seen many very good films by new directors, which also made her decide to make" Girl ". In July 2025, we received a notice from the film festival organizing committee that our film was shortlisted for the main competition. I must emotionally say that this is a fate from Venice. Thank you to the crew and actors for their dedication, as well as the hard-working post-production team."

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival will be held from August 27 to September 6 on Lido Island, Venice, Italy. Shu Qi will bring her creator to the competition to compete for the highest honor, the "Golden Lion Award".