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\u201cCinematic expression has hardly changed at all just because it has become digital,\u201d Ichiyama tells Variety. \u201cTherefore, I believe that fundamentally nothing has changed in my programming either.\u201d<\/p>\n
He references a 2000 Cannes talk event on digital\u2019s impact, noting that while certain French directors voiced concerns, filmmaker Kurosawa Kiyoshi stated his approach remained consistent regardless of format.<\/p>\n
For TIFF 2025, Ichiyama describes the Competition selection as his boldest programming move. \u201cI believe it has resulted in a challenging selection that blends various genres,\u201d he says. \u201cWith a wide range of films, from those with entertainment elements to experimental cinema and even documentaries, we have a lineup which is difficult to compare.\u201d<\/p>\n
The competition spans filmmakers from Thailand to North Macedonia to Palestine,…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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