The Art of Abstention: When a Jury's Silence Speaks Louder Than Words Park Chan wook's deadpan delivery at the closing press conference of the 79th Cannes Film Festival raised eyebrows, leaving many to wonder about his true intentions.
As jury president, he seemed to be in on a joke that few others understood – a clever ploy that had critics and industry insiders questioning his motives.
The real story here is not Park's comedic timing or his latest film but the implications of his jury's decision making process.