HIBAPRESS – A.Sayyad
The Korean director and screenwriter Bong Joon-ho, president of the jury of the Marrakech International Film Festival, expressed his great happiness to be in the Red City, during the press conference held at the Palais des Congrès on Saturday morning. He affirmed that his participation in this session is a special moment for him that combines his passion for cinema and the warmth of the Moroccan reception, which he had heard about before experiencing it firsthand.
Bong Joon-ho explained that the festival is now widely followed in South Korea, where the Korean public has come to recognize its cinematic status and its role in creating a real space for exchange between multiple cultures. He added that the echo of the festival reaches filmmakers in his country annually, which enhances his interest in contributing to this international event.
The head of the jury pointed out that his desire to attend the Marrakech festival is not a passing matter, but rather stems from his passion for discovering new cinematic experiences, especially those presented by young directors from around the world.
Bong Joon-ho concluded his speech by emphasizing that supporting emerging talents has become an urgent necessity within the film industry, highlighting that his participation in the jury enables him to see new artistic visions presented by young directors who possess striking courage and ambition.
