opencv / opencv/opencv-python

cv2.imread does not support path with multi-bytes characters

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Start by reproducing the reported cv2.imread failure with a path containing multibyte characters and inspect the linked screenshot for the available context. Compare behavior across the supported environment and determine what test or packaging change would demonstrate that such paths work; the issue text does not name a source file or test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
computer-vision
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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