Here is what the page “Naomi Kawase to Lead 2026 Doha Film Festival Jury with Adam Bessa, Dora Bouchoucha, Gianfr” contains. The Doha Film Festival has announced that acclaimed Japanese director Naomi Kawase will preside over the main competition jury for its second edition, set for November 2026. Kawase, a Cannes regular known for her poetic and deeply personal storytelling, brings a distinctive auteur perspective to the role. She will be joined by a diverse panel of industry figures: French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa, whose credits include the acclaimed film 'Harka';
Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha, a key force in Arab and African cinema; and Italian documentary filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi, winner of the Golden Bear at Berlin and an Oscar nominee for 'Fire at Sea'. The festival also named an award-winning Palestinian filmmaker and artist to the jury, underscoring its commitment to amplifying voices from the region. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.