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Chinese films quit Melbourne festival over Kadeer film

Three Chinese films have been withdrawn from this year's Melbourne International Film Festival in protest of the inclusion of a documentary about Rebiya Kadeer -- the leader of the World Uygur Congress. The films -- "Perfect Life," "Petition" and "Cry... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Thu, Jul 23 2009

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