M. Night Shyamalan will serve as jury president at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival. The American filmmaker, who is of South Asian descent, has had a consistent output of regular box off…
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“I have always felt like an independent filmmaker within the system of Hollywood,” commented Shyamalan. “It is exactly those things in us that are different and unorthodox that define our voice. I have tried to maintain these things in myself and cheer others on to protect those aspects in their art and in themselves. Being asked to be a part ofis deeply meaningful to me. It represents the highest imprimatur for a filmmaker.
“I’m pleased and honoured that M. Night Shyamalan has accepted our invitation to serve as president of the Jury. Throughout his career he’s shaped a universe in which fears and desires stand side by side, where young people are not only the protagonists but also the driving force for overcoming dread. Within the US movie business Shyamalan is a unique figure, a filmmaker that has remained faithful to his vision.
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