The Parasite director 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 festivals top awards, including the prestigious Golden Lion.
(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)“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.
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.