Washington DC, May 16 -- Italy's Taormina Film Festival will host the world premiere of Australian action thriller 'Bear Country' that reunites Russell Crowe with 'Unhinged' director Derrick Borte, reported Variety.

According to the outlet, the fest's chief Tiziana Rocca on Saturday also announced a high-caliber jury panel comprising Holly Hunter, costume designer Miyako Bellizzi, casting director Francine Maisler, breakout director Akinola Davies Jr. ("My Father's Shadow"), Amazon MGM Studios' head of global marketing Sue Kroll, and Italian actor/director Pietro Castellitto.

Jane Campion is presiding over the jury, and Helen Mirren will receive a lifetime achievement award, as previously announced.

"Bear Country," in which Crowe portr...