Zhang Yimou Appointed Chair of Busan Film Festival Jury

WHO:

Variety - Zhang Yimou has been appointed as the jury president for the Competition section of the Busan International Film Festival.

Deadline - The jury includes fellow Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan and Korean actress Moon Choi.

WHAT:

Variety - The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has confirmed seven jurors for its Competition section.

Deadline - Zhang Yimou will lead a seven-member jury for the main competition section at the Busan International Film Festival.

WHERE:

Variety - The event will take place at the Busan International Film Festival.

WHEN:

Deadline - The Busan International Film Festival is scheduled for October 6-15.

WHY:

Variety - Zhang Yimou has a distinguished career, having won prizes at major European festivals, including the Golden Bear at Berlin for his debut film "Red Sorghum."

HOW:

Variety - The jury will evaluate films in the Competition section of the festival.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 07:11 UTC)

Zhang Yimou has been appointed as the jury president for the Competition section of the Busan International Film Festival, which is set to take place from October 6 to 15. He will lead a seven-member jury that includes fellow Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan and Korean actress Moon Choi, tasked with evaluating films in the festival's main competition. Zhang Yimou is renowned for his distinguished career, having won prestigious awards at major European festivals, including the Golden Bear at Berlin for his debut film "Red Sorghum."