Renowned Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho established another milestone in history by becoming the first to be appointed president of the jury of ‘Venice Film Festival 2021‘from South Korea.
According to the film festival’s official website, director Bong Joon Ho stated: “The Venice International Film Festival carries a long and varied history, and I am honored to be involved in its beautiful cinematic tradition. As president of the jury – and more importantly, as a perpetual film buff – I am ready to admire and applaud all the great films selected by the festival. I am full of genuine hope and enthusiasm, “
Alberto Barbera, artistic director of the Venice Film Festival, announced that director Bong would serve as president of the festival’s jury, declaring: “He is one of the most authentic and original voices in world cinema. We are immensely grateful to him for having agreed to put his passion as an attentive, curious and unprejudiced film buff at the service of our festival. It is a pleasure and an honor to be able to share the joy of this moment with countless admirers, all over the world, of his extraordinary films. “
Considered one of the three largest film festivals, alongside Cannes Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival, The Venice Film Festival is the only major festival to hold its event in person next September, amid the outbreak of COVID19.