Tony Leung Named Jury President for 2024 Tokyo Film Festival

The acclaimed Hong Kong actor will lead the international competition jury at the 37th edition of the festival.

Leung has a long-standing relationship with the Tokyo Film Festival, having first attended in 2000.
He is celebrated for his collaborations with director Wong Kar-wai and roles in award-winning films.
Leung expressed his deep connection to Japanese cinema and culture, dating back to his childhood.
The festival will run from October 28 to November 6, 2024.
Leung's appointment underscores the festival's growing prominence in the Asian film industry.