[Photo&] Tony Leung Starring in “A Friend of Silence” Opens Nationwide on the 15th—A Collaboration Between Global Master Director Ildikó Enyedi and a Renowned Leading Actor

A Meeting of a Master and a Top-Rank Star: Tony Leung’s Confirmed Visit—A Masterpiece That Spans the Ages

A new work, ‘A Friend of Silence,’ featuring global master director ‘Ildikó Enyedi’ and worldwide leading actor ‘Tony Leung’, has been confirmed for release in Korea on the 15th. The film showcases a distinctive level of direction that precisely interweaves three eras—1908, 1972, and 2020—using a ginkgo tree planted in 1832 as a key thread. A heavy, thought-provoking message that cuts across time is expected to overwhelm audiences.

At the heart of the story, ‘Tony Leung’ fully embodies the role of Professor Wong, a neuroscientist who leads a secret experiment on a German university campus shrouded in silence due to COVID-19. His signature, deeply resonant eyes and acting bring intense vitality to a narrative that transcends generations—once again proving why he is an icon of the era.

The 2020 storyline is meticulously connected through the tale of ‘Grete’ (Luna Wedler), the first female student in 1908, and ‘Hannes’ (Enzo Broom), a college student in 1972. To maximize the aesthetic of each era, the film draws on black-and-white film, 16mm color, and digital cinematography techniques. This is an innovative attempt that elevates the filmgoing experience to a whole new level beyond simple visual variation.

The film’s artistic achievement has already been proven on the global stage. Officially invited to the 82nd ‘Venice International Film Festival’ in the Competition section, it drew widespread praise from critics around the world. In particular, Luna Wedler, the actor who led the key narrative in the film, won the ‘Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor’, earning recognition for her overwhelming acting prowess. A masterpiece is born with the breath of a master.

All eyes in the Korean film industry are on the upcoming visit of ‘Tony Leung’ and director ‘Ildikó Enyedi’. Following the Busan International Film Festival, Tony Leung will return to Korea from the 2nd to the 4th, directly connecting with fans through a talk session (GV) and stage greetings with audiences. The steps of a master and a top-tier leading actor are set to spark a major box-office wave.