Park Chan-wook to Lead Cannes Jury for 2026 Festival
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Park Chan-wook was named president of the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival (May 12–23, 2026), becoming the first Korean and the third Asian to hold the post. He has previously premiered four Cannes Competition titles including Oldboy and The Handmaiden, and is praised by festival officials for his inventiveness and mastery. The Official Selection for 2026 will be unveiled mid-April.
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