The 22nd Marrakech Film Festival got off to a star-studded start on Friday night with a screening of Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man Wire” attended by Bong Joon Ho , Jenna Ortega , Anya Taylor-Joy and more big names in international cinema.

“Parasite” Oscar winner Bong, who is serving as this year’s jury president, was welcomed with a standing ovation at the opening ceremony, introducing the festival by drawing a parallel with his own experiences at the age of 22.

“I was greedily devouring movies as a student of cinema,” said Bong, who will delivering a masterclass next week at the festival. “Looking back, my 22-year-old self was brimming with energy and passion for cinema. I feel that Marrakech is also buzzing with a special energy as it enters its 22nd year.”

“Dead Man’s Wire,” which

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