“Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho has been selected as jury president of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, organizers said Friday.
The Oscar-winner will preside over seven jurors to hand out the festival’s top awards, including the prestigious Golden Lion.
He’ll be the first South Korean to hold the post. In a statement, the director said he is, “Honoured to be woven into its beautiful cinematic tradition.
As president of the jury — and more importantly as a perpetual cinephile — I’m ready to admire and applaud all the great films selected by the festival.
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