A French Film Exhibition will open Thursday evening in Beijing. Organizers reveal that Sophie Marceau will not take part in the exhibition due to her busy work schedule.

Organizers reveal that global movie star Sophie Marceau will not take part in the exhibition due to her busy work schedule.

Nine Chinese film stars including Jiang Wen and Xu Jinglei and veteran soccer striker Hao Haidong are invited to take part in the prestigious expo.

Moreover, Beijing residents will have the opportunity to enjoy 10 famous French films during the four-day exhibition.

(CRI April 9, 2004)