The celebrated German helmer of "Paris, Texas" and "Wings of Desire" will lead a panel of actors, artists and filmmakers from Europe, Asia and the Americas in deciding who wins the coveted Golden Lion for the fest, which runs from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6.

The jury includes emerging Argentine director Lucrecia Martel, and Hong Kong director Johnnie To. The U.S. is repped by cult helmer John Landis ("Trading Places," "American Werewolf in London"). 

Screenwriter Yuri Arabov, a prominent figure in contemporary Russian cinema, and the popular Italian actress Valeria Golino,  are also on the panel. British visual artist Douglas Gordo, the 1996 Turner Prize winner, completes the lineup.

The Golden Lion and other prizes will be awarded on Sept. 6. Recent winners have included "Vera Drake" by Mike Leigh in 2004 and Ang Lee's "Brokeback Mountain" in 2005. Zhang Ke Jia won in 2006 with "Still Life" and Lee captured the Lion again last year with "Lust, Caution."

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