Director Bong Joon-ho's Film 'Happy as Lazzaro' That Made Him Cry Three Times Re-releases on December 3

The remarkable masterpiece by director Alice Rohrwacher, which garnered attention with the participation of world-renowned director Martin Scorsese as a producer, 〈Happy as Lazzaro〉 (Lazzaro Felice, a.k.a. Happy as Lazzaro) has confirmed its release date on December 3, 2025, and unveiled the main poster and a 30-second trailer.

〈Happy as Lazzaro〉 won the Best Screenplay Award at the 71st Cannes Film Festival, gaining international recognition for its outstanding artistry. It has been invited to prestigious film festivals worldwide, including the 23rd Busan International Film Festival, the 54th Chicago International Film Festival, the 48th Rotterdam International Film Festival, the 51st Sitges International Film Festival, and the 90th National Society of Film Critics Awards, receiving awards and international acclaim. Additionally, it has been named in the 'Top 10 Films of the Year' by major global media outlets such as The New York Times, LA Times, and Sight & Sound, captivating the hearts of film fans worldwide with its timeless purity and profound insights into humanity.

In particular, director Bong Joon-ho identified Alice Rohrwacher as one of the '20 New Directors to Watch in 20 Years' selected by Sight & Sound. Furthermore, Cine21 selected 〈Happy as Lazzaro〉 as the 'Best Film of the 2010s', praising it as a "miracle of a breathtaking film." Director Bong Joon-ho expressed his deep emotional impact by stating, "The best foreign film I saw this year is 〈Happy as Lazzaro〉, and I cried three times while watching it."

Set against the backdrop of a tobacco farm in Italy, disconnected from society, 〈Happy as Lazzaro〉 is a mysterious fable that explores the essence of humanity, faith, and goodness through the pure-hearted youth Lazzaro. With unpredictable developments, it offers a religiously sublime emotional experience, leaving a strong impression that even Martin Scorsese remarked, "It was the most special experience among the films I have seen recently."