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Busan International Film Festival proceedings

Overview

The Busan International Film Festival commenced with the announcement that Chinese director Zhang Yimou would serve as the jury president for the competition section. Zhang led a seven-member panel of diverse Asian filmmakers and actors to judge 13 films.

At the conclusion of the 31st festival, Taiwanese director Li Yun-chan was named Best Director for her film ‘Useful People’. Other notable honors included the NETPAC Award for Iranian director Majid Majidi, Best Actress for Zhou Xun, and a special award for Japanese actress Himeno Kaharu. The closing ceremony featured Zhang Yimou and host Im Si-wan.

Entities

Zhang Yimou · Busan International Film Festival · Zhou Xun · Shu Qi · Moon Choi

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Busan International Film Festival crowns Li Yun-chan Best Director

    Taiwanese director Li Yun-chan won Best Director at the 31st Busan International Film Festival for ‘Useful People’. Other winners included Zhou Xun and Iranian director Majid Majidi.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Zhang Yimou to lead Busan Film Festival competition jury

    Renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou will preside over the jury for the Busan International Film Festival’s Competition section, leading a seven-member panel of prominent Asian filmmakers.

Sources

folgefonnsenteret.no · hollywoodreporter.com · moviemag.it · taronews.tw · tw.nextapple.com · variety.com