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Maturing East Asian screen icons re-emerged at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival with darker and more serious roles than before. The event, held from Oct. 27 to Nov. 7, featured their latest works, which rely on style over substance and are unlikely to win over fans or boost careers.

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The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival concluded after 10 days, with Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 taking the top Tokyo Grand Prix at the closing ceremony. Actor Wardi Eilabouni accepted the award on the director's behalf and expressed gratitude. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike presented the prize and praised cinema's unifying power.