Hungarian film director and screenwriter Enyedi Ildikó, Japanese actress Hashimoto Ai, French actress Chiara Mastroianni, and Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To will join Tony Leung on the international competition jury of the 37th Tokyo Film Festival, running from October 28 to November 6.
The jury members will screen fifteen films selected from across the globe and hand out the competition prizes, including the festival’s top gong the Tokyo Grand Prix, which will be announced on the final day of the festival.
“It is a great privilege to serve as a jury member for the Tokyo International Film Festival. Japanese cinema beautifully captures the essence of Japanese culture, a culture I greatly admire,” To said of this morning’s announcement.
“As a filmmaker, I am inherently drawn to the world of cinema, and I hold a deep appreciation for the artistry involved. I am eager to partake in a rewarding experience during my time in Japan, fulfilling my responsibilities as a jury member, immersing myself in outstanding films, and embracing the richness of Japanese culture. I am looking forward to collaborating with my esteemed colleagues on the jury panel and aspire to utilize this opportunity to foster meaningful exchanges within the realm of filmmaking culture.”
Tokyo has already set legendary Hong Kong filmmaker Tony Leung as this year’s competition jury head.
Leung first participated in the 13th Tokyo Film Festival in 2000, when In the Mood for Love was shown in the Special Screening section. He next visited the festival with Red Cliff: Part 1 and he gave a masterclass at last year’s edition following a screening of 2046 in the World Focus section.
The festival is set to announce it’s competition features in the coming months.
