Bong Joon Ho Says First Animated Movie 'Ally' Will 'Unleash' the 'Control Freak in Me' and Takes Blame for Any 'Mickey 17' Criticism: 'Sā on Me,' Not the Studio Bong Joon Ho's foray into animation is a significant event in the film world, and his comments on his first animated feature, "Ally," offer insight into his creative process.
At this year's Cannes Film Festival, Variety spoke exclusively with Bong about his inspirations, the challenges of animating, and his reflections on working within the Hollywood studio system.
Bong's fascination with animation began early in his career, as evident from his first short film. However, he abandoned it due to its taxing nature.