'Gone with the Bullets' to compete in Berlin Film Festival

A poster of Chinese director Jiang Wen's latest film, "Gone with the Bullets". [Photo:/Mtime.com]

Acclaimed Chinese director Jiang Wen's latest film, "Gone with the Bullets", will compete in next month's Berlin Film Festival.

The controversial 1920s Shanghai gangster movie will have its international premiere, and compete in the main showcase of the festival.

British production "Mr Holmes" by Bill Condon starring Ian McKellen and Laura Linney, will be one of the international productions up against "Gone".

New film "Taxi" by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, and period drama "Queen of the Desert" starring Nicole Kidman and Robert Pattinson will premiere at the event.

The 65th annual Berlin Film Festival will run from February 5th to the 15th.

The complete Competition programme will be announced next week.

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