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Tokyo: Competition Jury Discusses Event’s ‘A-List’ Status, Fighting Over Favorite Films
A lively discussion about the global standing of the Tokyo International Film Festival — and whether such considerations even matter — was the highlight of a rather genteel competition jury press conference on Tuesday.
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The competition jury press conference for the 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival featured a lively debate over the festival’s global standing and the relevance of such rankings. The jury is chaired by Dutch‑Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer, known for titles such as “Bad Boy Bubby” and “The Tracker.” He was accompanied by French film colorist and producer Yov Moor, South Korean producer Oh Jungwan, veteran Japanese actress Makiko Watanabe, and Taiwanese‑American producer Alex C. Lo.
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