Hong Kong film director John Woo poses with his wife as they arrive for the 12th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 13, 2009. The Shanghai International Film Festival, which is rapidly becoming a cinema showcase for China, runs from June 13-21. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Hong Kong film director John Woo poses with his wife as they arrive for the 12th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 13, 2009. The Shanghai International Film Festival, which is rapidly becoming a cinema showcase for China, runs from June 13-21.

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