Zhang Yimou To Head Seven-Member Competition Jury At Busan International Film Festival

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Chinese director Zhang Yimou has been named as Jury President for the main competition section at this year’s Busan International Film Festival (October 6-15).

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  • Chinese director Zhang Yimou has been named as Jury President for the main competition section at this year’s Busan International Film Festival (October 6-15).
  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:56:15 UTC.

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Zhang Yimou to Lead Busan Competition Jury

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has confirmed seven jurors for its Competition section, with Chinese director Zhang Yimou serving as jury president for the section’s second edition.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety