“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, “Honored 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.