Marrakech, Nov. 29 -- The 22nd Marrakech Film Festival opened on Friday night with a star-studded screening of Gus Van Sant's latest film, Dead Man Wire, attended by Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho, actors Jenna Ortega, Anya Taylor-Joy and other celebrities in the international cinema, reported Variety.

Bong, whose Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' garnered global acclaim, is serving as this year's jury president. He was welcomed with a standing ovation at the opening ceremony and spoke about his early days in filmmaking, expressing his enduring passion for cinema.

"I was greedily devouring movies as a student of cinema. Looking back, my 22-year-old self was brimming with energy and passion for cinema. I feel that Marrakech is also buzz...