RGB pure laser projection lights up SIFF 2025

SHANGHAI, China – Christie^® is proud to continue its partnership with the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), once again delivering state-of-the-art projection technology to enhance the cinematic experience. This year marks a milestone, with Christie’s RGB pure laser projection system selected for the first time to screen both the festival’s opening and closing films.

Held from June 13 to 22, SIFF 2025 celebrates the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, spotlighting an impressive lineup of both international and domestic films. With over 3,900 submissions vying for the Golden Goblet Awards, the festival stands as a testament to Shanghai’s influence as a global cultural hub.

On June 13, the Christie CineLife+ Series CP4435-RGB projector was deployed at the Shanghai Grand Theatre to screen the opening film She’s Got No Name. Directed by acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Peter Chan and starring Zhang Ziyi, the film is based on a true unsolved murder case in 1940s Shanghai. Just last month, it was also screened out of competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where Christie projection systems were used across 24 venues—further underscoring Christie’s presence at leading international festivals.

Official SIFF poster. View the SIFF screening schedule.

The Christie CP4435-RGB laser projector

“The SIFF has grown and earned the reputation as one of the world’s most influential film festivals, and a respected cultural brand of Shanghai,” said James Li, executive director, China Cinema, Christie. “We’re honored to continue our partnership with the festival in 2025. This year marks a significant milestone as SIFF embraces our RGB pure laser technology for the first time to screen its opening and closing films. This enables us to faithfully present filmmakers’ visions, enhance the moviegoing experience, and highlight the rising power of Asian cinema.”

Over the 10-day event, selected films will be screened across 48 venues, including 43 theatres within Shanghai and five cinemas in nearby cities of Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Hefei. Many of these are equipped with CINITY Cinema System and Dolby Cinema™, both featuring Christie’s cutting-edge projection technology for stunning visual experiences.

Christie’s CineLife+ Series cinema projectors deliver an exceptional moviegoing experience in mainstream theatres. These compact, all-in-one, DCI-compliant projectors feature ultrafast CineLife+ electronics and Real|Laser™ illumination, offering brilliant color, deep contrast, and high efficiency for extended operational life. They support both 2D and 3D content in 2K or 4K resolution at up to 120 fps, making them a go-to solution for filmmakers and exhibitors seeking uncompromising quality.