Hollywood director Oliver Stone won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening ceremony of the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival Saturday night.
The 66-year-old Stone is Known for his Oscar-winning films like "Midnight Express", "Platoon" and "Born on the Fourth of July".
Tsui Hark, 52, a film director and producer from Hong Kong, was Given the Chinese Film Award for Outstanding Contribution, Xinhua reported.
A Total of 14 films will compete for this year's Golden Goblet. A jury panel headed by Oscar-winning British director Tom Hooper will choose the winner.
American 3D animated comedy film "Monsters University", produced by Disney / Pixar film was the opening of the film festival.
