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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.
Park Chan-wook will preside over the jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first South Korean president of Cannes’ jury. The celebrated director—known for Oldboy, The Handmaiden, and Decision to Leave—has a long Cannes history, with officials praising his inventiveness and the cinema of South Korea as a global force.
Lee Byung-hun recounts a career that leapt to global prominence almost by accident—from his breakout in Joint Security Area to English-language roles in G.I. Joe and Terminator Genisys, while remaining prolific in Korean cinema. In recent years, Western audiences have embraced him through Netflix hits like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters, and his Park Chan-wook film No Other Choice continues to push Korean storytelling onto the world stage, underscoring CNN’s view that strong Korean content can captivate global audiences when it resonates.
'No Other Choice,' directed by Park Chan-wook, is a darkly satirical thriller about a man who, after losing his job, resorts to murder to secure his family's future, showcasing Park's signature stylish and provocative filmmaking. The film explores themes of capitalism, desperation, and moral ambiguity, and is praised for its clever visuals and sharp commentary, making it a standout South Korean film.
Park Chan-wook's film 'No Other Choice' is a darkly comedic thriller about a man who murders his competition for a job, exploring themes of economic anxiety, societal critique, and the impact of AI, with the director reflecting on his career, source material, and the importance of authentic storytelling.
The Venice Film Festival was abuzz with excitement as fans eagerly awaited the premiere of Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice,' but the event was overshadowed by a mistaken identity involving renowned South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, highlighting the festival's lively atmosphere and the prominence of Korean cinema.
Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' is a darkly comedic and visually expressive film that explores a man's desperate turn to murder in the face of economic hardship, using surreal and intense imagery to depict societal pressures and human desperation, earning acclaim at Venice.
Park Chan-wook's film 'No Other Choice' received an 8 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere, marking his first competition entry at the festival. The film, based on Donald Westlake's novel 'The Ax,' stars Lee Byung-hun and explores themes of desperation after job loss. Critics praised the ensemble cast and Park's direction, with the film set to open the Busan International Film Festival and distributed internationally by Mubi and Neon.
The article suggests that due to the film's timely story and the Venice Film Festival press conference, Park Chan-wook may finally receive an Academy Award nomination, possibly leaving the Oscars with no other choice but to recognize his work.
Renowned filmmaker Park Chan-wook and co-creator Don McKellar have been expelled from the Writers Guild of America for working on the HBO series 'The Sympathizer' during the 2023 strike, marking a high-profile rule violation amid ongoing industry labor disputes.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has expelled directors Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar for violating strike rules by working on the HBO series ‘The Sympathizer’ during the 2024 strike.
The Writers Guild of America expelled directors Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar for violating strike rules by working on a project during the 2023 strike, affecting their ability to work with major studios that require WGA writers, with other writers also disciplined for strike violations.
Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar have been expelled from the Writers Guild of America West for working on HBO's 'The Sympathizer' during the 2023 strike, marking the harshest penalty for high-profile members involved in strike violations, which could impact their future work opportunities in Hollywood.
The Writers Guild of America expelled directors Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar for working on the HBO series 'The Sympathizer' during the 2023 strike, and also suspended writer Anthony Cipriano for similar violations. The guild emphasized accountability and transparency in enforcing strike rules.
Lionsgate is teaming up with renowned Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook to develop the first English-language TV series adaptation of the beloved action movie, Oldboy. Park, who directed and co-wrote the original film, will serve as a producer alongside his partner Syd Lim. The series will aim to capture the raw emotional power and iconic fight scenes that made the 2003 movie a classic, marking the first English-language adaptation of the property.