"The Green Hornet" director Michel Gondry says fans of Bong Joon-ho

Famed French director Michel Gondry speaks during a press conference for upcoming 3D Hollywood action flick "The Green Hornet" held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on January 19, 2011. [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

Famed French director Michel Gondry, whose works include "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "The Science of Sleep," says that he is a fan of works helmed by Korean director Bong Joon-ho.

He made the remark in front of local and international media outlets on Wednesday during a press conference held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul for his upcoming 3D Hollywood action flick "The Green Hornet."

"I am actually a big fan of director Bong Joon-ho and 'Memories of a Murder' is one of my favorite movie... I also had a great time working with him on a movie titled 'TOKYO!'" Michel Gondry said, adding that he enjoyed watching Bong's "The Host" as well.

"I'm sure that I have seen a lot of them [referring to Korean movies] but unfortunately I don't pay much attention to who the director is but only the movie."

He added that it is "awesome" to be in Korea and is very excited to promote a picture that he can take pride in.

Director Michel Gondry, American actor Seth Rogen and Chinese actor Jay Chou flew into Korea yesterday to promote "The Green Hornet" which will open in local theaters on January 27.

"The Green Hornet," originally a radio program, TV series and comic strip in the early 1930s, tells of Britt Reid (played by Seth Rogen) who teams up with his late father's mechanic Kato (played by Jay Chou) to become a masked crime fighting team that vows to protect the city by breaking the law.

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