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• The 31st Busan International Film Festival has unveiled its full guest roster and official programming, featuring high-profile stars such as Isabelle Huppert, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Fan Bingbing, and Michelle Yeoh. • The lineup includes five gala presentations and 14 films competing in the Asian Cinema Competition, with world premieres such as "The Burning Giants" and "Dhara." • The selection highlights a diverse range of international collaborations, featuring films from Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Indonesia, among others.

Speaking at the opening of the Venice film festival, the actor-director addressed why the jury of which she is chair will only be shown two films made by female film-makersMaggie Gyllenhaal said there is a “systemic problem” that explains why only two female directors are in the running for the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival this year.“It’s harder for women to get films financed,” said the actor-director, who is heading up the jury of the world’s oldest cinema showcase this year. Continue reading...

• The 31st Busan festival announces its guest list, featuring notable figures such as Isabelle Huppert, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Michelle Yeoh. • The festival reveals five gala presentation titles and 14 competition films from across Asia, including "The Burning Giants" by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng and "Dhara" by Anuruddha Jayasingha. • The competition films represent a diverse range of countries, including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, with many films making their world premiere at the festival.