Park Chan-wook Appointed Jury President for 79th Cannes Film Festival

Park Chan-wook Appointed Jury President for 79th Cannes Film Festival

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: February 28 2026

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  • Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook has been appointed jury president for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Korean director to hold the prestigious position. The festival will take place from May 12 to 23, with Park leading the jury responsible for selecting the Palme d’Or winner.
  • Park’s appointment marks a historic milestone for Korean cinema, reflecting its growing global influence. He shares a longstanding association with Cannes—his 2004 film Oldboy won the Grand Prix, while Thirst earned the Jury Prize in 2009. In 2022, he received the Best Director award for Decision to Leave.
  • The Palme d’Or, the festival’s highest honour, was notably won by Parasite in 2019, highlighting South Korea’s cinematic rise. Park succeeds Juliette Binoche, continuing Cannes’ tradition of celebrating global film excellence.
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