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Hong Sang-soo Joins 78th Cannes Film Festival Competition Jury

The South Korean filmmaker becomes the sixth from his country to serve on the prestigious jury, as the festival highlights Korean short films in parallel sections.

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Director-screenwriter Hong Sang-soo (3rd from L, 3rd row) is among the nine jurors selected for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, as shown in the captured image from the festival's website. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Hong Sang-soo has been appointed to the nine-member Competition jury for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 13 to 24, 2025.
  • He joins a panel led by French actor Juliette Binoche and featuring global figures like Halle Berry, Payal Kapadia, and Jeremy Strong.
  • Hong is the sixth South Korean film personality to serve on the Cannes Competition jury, following notable figures like Park Chan-wook and Song Kang-ho.
  • While no Korean feature films are in the main competition, two Korean short films—'Glasses' by Joung Yu-mi and 'First Summer' by Heo Ga-young—will compete in Critics' Week and La Cinef sections respectively.
  • Hong's history with Cannes includes four Palme d'Or contenders, reflecting his evolving yet intimate cinematic style that has garnered international acclaim.