28/01/2013 - The composition of the jury for the international competition at Berlin's 63rd International Film Festival, presided by Wong Kar Wai, has been announced

Less than two weeks from the start of festivities, the organizers of the 63rd Berlinale (February 7th to 17th, 2013) have announced the composition of the jury for the international competition, presided by Chinese filmmaker Wong Kar Wai.

Three European directors currently in the spotlight are to join the jury: Susanne Bier of Denmark, who won an Oscar for In a Better World [+see also:
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The group of personalities to attribute the Golden and Silver Bear awards is completed by American filmmaker and director of photography Ellen Kuras, Iranian artiste and filmmaker Shirin Neshat, and American actor Tom Robbins.

(Translated from French)