TOKYO, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Annual Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has released the first four films selected for the Competition section.

The four works are "And Peace on Earth," an Italian film jointly directed by Matteo Botrugno and Daniele Coluccini, "The Piano in a Factory" by Chinese director Zhang Meng, "Sketches of Kaitan City," a work of Japanese director Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, and "Zephyr" by Turkish director Belma Bas.

The full lineup of 15 films for the section will be announced in late September, according to organizers on Tuesday. The films will compete for six awards, including the coveted "Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix".

The festival, 23rd of its kind, will be held from Oct. 23 to 31 at Roppongi Hills and other venues in Tokyo.

One highlight of the festival this year includes the screening of an array of selected movies starring legendary Kung Fu movie icon Bruce Lee.