'Red Amnesia' up for Golden Lion Award

The concept poster for Chinese director Wang Xiaoshuai's thriller, "Red Amnesia."

Chinese director Wang Xiaoshuai's thriller, "Red Amnesia" is up for the Golden Lion award at the 71st Venice Film Festival.

Festival's organizers announced this on Thursday.

"Red Amnesia" is Wang's first attempt at helming a thriller. The film stars award-winning actors Feng Yuanzheng and Qin Hailu.

Other movies vying for the award include Mexican director Inari Diagram's "Birdman" and Andrew Niccol's "Good Kill."

Ann Hui's "Golden Age" has been chosen as the festival's closing film. Peter Chan's new work, "Dear," will also screen during the event.

The Venice Film Festival runs from August 27th to September 6th.