Director Park Chan-wook appointed president of the Cannes Film Festival jury. (CJ ENM photo)
Director Park Chan-wook will serve as jury president for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the festival’s organizers said.
The Cannes organizing committee announced on Feb. 25 (local time) that Park was appointed to lead the competition jury at the festival in May. It is the first time a Korean has been chosen to chair the jury that decides the Palme d’Or winner since Cannes was founded.
In a joint statement, Cannes President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux cited Park’s “originality,” “remarkable visual style” and his ability to capture the inner lives of characters with unusual fates. They said they were pleased to honor his talent and to spotlight Korean cinema’s standing as it “grapples deeply with the questions of the times.”
Park has a long history with Cannes. He won the Grand Prix in 2004 for “Oldboy,” the Jury Prize in 2009 for “Thirst,” and best director in 2022 for “Decision to Leave.” He also served as a competition juror in 2017, but this will be his first time returning as the panel’s leader.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will be held May 12-23 in the southern French resort city of Cannes.
The Cannes organizing committee announced on Feb. 25 (local time) that Park was appointed to lead the competition jury at the festival in May. It is the first time a Korean has been chosen to chair the jury that decides the Palme d’Or winner since Cannes was founded.
In a joint statement, Cannes President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux cited Park’s “originality,” “remarkable visual style” and his ability to capture the inner lives of characters with unusual fates. They said they were pleased to honor his talent and to spotlight Korean cinema’s standing as it “grapples deeply with the questions of the times.”
Park has a long history with Cannes. He won the Grand Prix in 2004 for “Oldboy,” the Jury Prize in 2009 for “Thirst,” and best director in 2022 for “Decision to Leave.” He also served as a competition juror in 2017, but this will be his first time returning as the panel’s leader.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will be held May 12-23 in the southern French resort city of Cannes.
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