Coverage dated February 25, 2026

S.Korea's Park Chan-wook to head Cannes festival jury

Headline from Digital Journal

South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook, the first from his country to head the Cannes film festival jury, will preside over the 79th edition in May,

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Variety
Park Chan-wook to Preside Over 79th Cannes Film Festival Jury (opens Variety)
Published Feb 25, 2026
Variety's feed description
Park Chan-wook will succeed French actor Juliette Binoche as president of the Cannes Film Festival jury.
Digital Journal
S.Korea's Park Chan-wook to head Cannes festival jury (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 25, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook, the first from his country to head the Cannes film festival jury, will preside over the 79th edition in May,
The Hollywood Reporter
Park Chan-wook Is the 2026 Cannes Jury President (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Feb 25, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
The acclaimed South Korean director of 'Oldboy,' and 'No Other Choice' will head up the international jury that picks this year's Palme d'Or.
Seattle Times
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role (opens Seattle Times)
Published Feb 25, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of “Oldboy” and “No Other Choice,” will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.
Deadline
Park Chan-Wook Named As 2026 Cannes Jury President (opens Deadline)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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Park Chan-Wook Named As 2026 Cannes Jury President

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