Chloé Zhao's New Work 'Hamnet' Set to Release on February 25... "The Moment When Tragedy Becomes Art"

Following its win for Best Motion Picture at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, the film 〈Hamnet〉 has risen to become this year's most talked-about film, nominated in 8 categories at the 98th Academy Awards, and is set to hit theaters in South Korea on February 25 (Wednesday). The main poster released alongside the confirmation of its release captures the lyrical and profound aesthetics unique to director Chloé Zhao, overwhelming the attention of prospective audiences.

The Birth of 'Hamlet'... Shakespeare's Record of Transforming Loss into Art

〈Hamnet〉 is based on the real life of William Shakespeare, often regarded as the greatest playwright in human history. The film depicts the process of writing the immortal masterpiece 〈Hamlet〉 after losing his most precious son, 'Hamnet', through the perspectives of Shakespeare and his wife Agnes.

The released main poster captures a serene moment of Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) comforting each other in the embrace of nature. The visual contrast between Agnes in a red dress and Shakespeare in blue amidst the deep greenery symbolically reveals the narrative of love that transcends life and death, promising a heavy emotional impact.

The Perfect Meeting of Chloé Zhao and Talented Actors

This work has garnered attention as it is directed, written, and edited by Chloé Zhao, who swept the Academy Awards with 〈Nomadland〉. The director's unique delicate character portrayal and nature-friendly directing style will be a point of interest in how they create synergy with the classical narrative.

The cast is also impressive. Jessie Buckley, who won the Golden Globe for Best Actress this year with a solid filmography including 〈The Lost Daughter〉, and Paul Mescal, who received worldwide acclaim for 〈Aftersun〉, will portray a couple. The two actors are expected to overwhelm the audience with their dense performances, showcasing the desperate emotions of parents who have lost a child and their deep trust in each other throughout the runtime.

As the tagline states, "Love and Loss, the Eternity Left Beyond", 〈Hamnet〉 contains the human anguish and healing narratives hidden behind a great masterpiece, and will be available in theaters nationwide on February 25.