Zhang Yimou to Head Busan Film Festival Jury; Oldenburg Festival Celebrated

Renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou has been appointed to lead the competition jury at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival. He will be joined by a diverse panel of international filmmakers and actors, including Chinese auteur Bi Gan, Korean actor Moon Choi, Japanese filmmaker Kei Ishikawa, and Cannes best actress winner Samal Yeslyamova, among others.

In parallel, the Oldenburg Film Festival is receiving accolades from filmmakers like Vincent Grashaw, who describes it as "the jewel of film festivals." Grashaw highlighted the festival's unique atmosphere, including its award-winning closing night parties and chef-prepared countryside dinners, underscoring the growing significance of various international film festivals in the industry.