
He will be taking over the chair at Marrakesh from American actor and film-maker John Malkovich.
In 2009, the Marrakesh Film Festival paid tribute to Kusturica, who will preside over its 11th edition on December 2 to 10. This year's festival will render homage to Mexican cinema, organisers said.
The Gold Star, or main prize, of the 2010 edition of the festival was awarded to "The Journals of Musan" by South Korean director Park Jungbun.
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In 2009, the Marrakesh Film Festival paid tribute to Kusturica, who will preside over its 11th edition on December 2 to 10. This year's festival will render homage to Mexican cinema, organisers said.
The Gold Star, or main prize, of the 2010 edition of the festival was awarded to "The Journals of Musan" by South Korean director Park Jungbun.
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