Chinese films "Black Eyed" and "Exiled" will vie for the Golden Lion awards at the 63rd Venice Film Festival, which is scheduled to open in Lido on August 30.

"Black Eyed" by Taiwan director Tsai Ming-liang centers on a group of tramps in Kuala Lumpur. The movie enters the competition session together with Hong Kong gangster flick "Exiled" by Johnnie To.

Taiwan actor Lee Kang-Sheng from "Black Eyed" and the lead actor from "Exiled," Anthony Wong, will compete for the honor of the best actor. Many Hollywood stars are also in the running for this award, including Ben Affleck and Adrien Brody for "Hollywoodland," Anthony Hopkins for "Bobby," as well as Hugh Jackman for "The Fountain."

Taiwan actress Chen Shiang-chyi, who co-stars in "Black Eyed," is in competition for the best actress award. She is up against many experienced competitors, including the lead actresses of "Bobby," Sharon Stone and Demi Moore, and Rachel Weisz for "The Fountain."

Mainland Chinese film "Banquet" and Jackie Chan's "Project BB" will be screened at the event. Taiwan film "Do Over" is entered in the Critic's Week section of the Venice Film Festival.

Editor: Donald