Venice Film Festival Announces 83rd Edition International Jury Led by Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Scott Roxborough
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The Venice Film Festival has announced the international jury for its 83rd edition, with Maggie Gyllenhaal serving as jury president. The jury includes Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To, French director Xavier Giannoli, Afghan filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat, British composer Daniel Blumberg, and film scholar Francesco Casetti. The jury will select the Golden Lion winner at the festival running September 2-12.
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· 3 pulledJoining jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal to pick this year's Golden Lion winner are Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To, French director Xavier Giannoli, Afghan filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat, British composer Daniel Blumberg and film scholar Francesco Casetti.
Gyllenhaal was announced as jury president in April.
The actress-turned-director made her feature debut in Venice with The Lost Daughter in 2021, winning the festival's best screenplay award.
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