'Squid Game' star Kang Aesim's film 'Rude Dawn' enters competition at the world's top three short film festivals, Clermont-Ferrand

The South Korean short film 〈Rude Dawn〉 has been officially invited to compete in the 48th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France, known as 'The Cannes of Short Film Festivals.' Director Park Hae-o and actress Kang Aesim traveled to Clermont-Ferrand, France to attend the official screening and meet with the audience.

〈Rude Dawn〉 depicts the challenging reality of a 60-year-old designated driver, Young-ok (Kang Aesim), who steps out into the streets during the late dawn when everyone is asleep. Kang Aesim, a prominent figure in the South Korean theater scene and recently recognized worldwide for her role in the Netflix series 〈Squid Game〉, has received praise for expressing the character's inner depth with a calm gaze and restrained performance.

Park Hae-o, the representative of the production company 'Bulldozer Studio' and also the director and producer, expressed his joy, stating, "I am very pleased that the film 〈Rude Dawn〉 has been officially invited to compete in the 48th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, one of the top three short film festivals in the world, and to attend this meaningful event alongside actress Kang Aesim," while sharing his thoughts from France.

Meanwhile, the 48th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival is being held from January 30 to February 7 in Clermont-Ferrand, France.