From Variety · Naman Ramachandran · · 50s
Zhang Yimou Leads Busan Jury
Chinese director Zhang Yimou joins Busan International Film Festival's competition jury after decades of film accolades.
In brief
Chinese director Zhang Yimou joins Busan International Film Festival's competition jury after decades of film accolades. Zhang Yimou brings his Olympic and international film credentials to Busan's competition jury. Originally reported by Variety.
Zhang Yimou's Film Legacy
Zhang Yimou won the Golden Bear at Berlin for his 1987 debut Red Sorghum.
“Zhang Yimou won the Golden Bear at Berlin for his 1987 debut Red Sorghum.”
Olympic Ceremonies
He directed the opening and closing ceremonies for both the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Academy Nominations
Zhang Yimou has earned three Academy Award nominations and five Golden Globe nominations.
Busan History
Zhang Yimou first screened his film Under the Hawthorn Tree at Busan in 2010.
Current Work
His recent films include One Second (2021) and Full River Red (2023).
The takeaway
Zhang Yimou brings his Olympic and international film credentials to Busan's competition jury.
