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Zhang Yimou to Lead Busan Film Fest Jury
17 Sep
Summary
- Filmmaking legend Zhang Yimou will head the jury.
- Seven-member panel includes Asian filmmakers, actors, producers.
- Busan International Film Festival runs Oct. 6-15.
The 31st Busan International Film Festival, scheduled for October 6-15, will feature renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou as the president of its main competition jury. He will lead a distinguished seven-member panel composed of influential figures from across Asia's film industry, including directors, actors, and producers.
This jury will evaluate 13 films competing in the festival's newly structured main competition section. The panel includes celebrated talents such as Chinese auteur Bi Gan, Korean actress Moon Choi, Japanese director Kei Ishikawa, Korean filmmaker July Jung, Vietnamese producer Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, and Kazakh actor Samal Yeslyamova.
Zhang Yimou brings a wealth of experience, having directed critically acclaimed and commercially successful films like 'Red Sorghum,' 'The Story of Qiu Ju,' and 'Hero.' His past connection with Busan includes the 2010 festival opening with 'Under the Hawthorn Tree.' The jury will present awards in five categories: best film, best director, special jury prize, best actor, and artistic contribution.
