South Korean director Park Chan-wook will serve as jury president for the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, making him the first Korean to hold the position. The acclaimed filmmaker, known for "Oldboy," "The Handmaiden," and "Decision to Leave," will oversee the international jury selecting the Palme d'Or winner at the festival running May 12-23, 2026.
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South Korean director Park Chan-wook will serve as jury president for the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, making him the first Korean to hold the position. The acclaimed filmmaker, known for "Oldboy," "The Handmaiden," and "Decision to Leave," will oversee the international jury selecting the Palme d'Or winner at the festival running May 12-23, 2026.