Cold War 2 actors. From left to right, Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Chow Yun-Fat and her wife. [Photo by Jiang Dong/China Daily]

Portman will participate in the Sino-Foreign Film Co-production Forum on Sunday, where she will be joined by James Schamus, Iain Smith and another two directors.

The highlight of the red carpet came when Cold War 2 crew showed up, with fans calling out names like Aaron Kwok and Chow Yun-Fat. Also causing a stir was South Korean actor Lee MinHo, who received many flowers from screaming fans.

Chinese actress Tang Wei, who is pregnant, showed at the red carpet with her partner Wu Xiubo at the film Finding Mr. Right 2, joking “I feel happy that my baby Little Monkey could come with me.”

The jury team, consisting of seven film industry heavyweights like chairman Brett Ratner, and members Teddy Chan and Yojirou Takita made their presentation at the opening ceremony and 15 shortlisted films for the festival were recommended soon afterwards.

The week-long festival, which lasts until April 23, will present audiences with premieres, film forums, film carnivals and awarding ceremonies.