這個國慶節，張藝謀和馮小剛可以喜笑顏開了，張藝謀執導的《滿城盡帶黃金甲》和馮小剛執導的《夜宴》將分別代表中國內地和中國香港參加明年奧斯卡最佳外語片獎的角逐。有評論認為，《黃金甲》角逐奧斯卡更具優勢：首先，影片的劇本就是沖著奧斯卡編的；其次，導演張藝謀曾三次入圍奧斯卡最佳外語片獎，美國影藝學會對他相當熟悉；再者，主演周潤發、鞏俐也都是好萊塢著名華人演員。

Beijing has chosen Zhang Yimou's "Curse of the Golden Flower" to represent the country in the Academy Awards best foreign film race, while Hong Kong has picked Feng Xiaogang's "The Banquet."  "Curse," which revolves around ancient Chinese imperial politics, was selected by a committee set up by China's Film Bureau, the Chinese news Web site Sina.com reported. "Curse" stars Chow Yun-fat, Gong Li and Taiwanese pop sensation Jay Chou. Meanwhile, Federation of Motion Film Producers of Hong Kong Chairman Crucindo Hung said an 11-member committee of the federation picked Chinese director Feng's "The Banquet" as the territory's entry. A former British colony now ruled by China, Hong Kong is promised significant autonomy from the mainland, and Chinese film regulators don't have jurisdiction in Hong Kong. "The Banquet," inspired by "Hamlet" and starring Zhang Ziyi, is a Hong Kong-China co-production. (Agencies)

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Curse of the Golden Flower: 《滿城盡帶黃金甲》 （英語點津陳蓓編輯）