[Photo&] Film Honored with Standing Ovation at the Berlin Film Festival, 'My Name Is'—Press Screening and News Conference 'On Site'

Facing the Truth of the Times, 'My Name Is' Press Screening Concludes

The press screening of 'My Name Is', held on the 2nd at CGV Yongsan iPark Mall, was a place that proved the weighty truths of modern Korean history. Led by director 'Ji-young Chung', key performers including 'Hye-ran Yeom' and 'Jibin Park' all came together, publicly sharing the film's era-defining gravity with the public.

The Metaphor of 'Jeju 4·3,' and the Overwhelming Performance—Hye-ran Yeom

At the center of the drama, 'Hye-ran Yeom' takes on the role of Jeongsun, the protagonist who sets out to find her lost memories and her true name, delivering a performance from deep within. Her harsh journey is a sweeping symbol that cuts through the tragic reality of 'Jeju 4·3', a tragedy that even to this day has not yet received the correct historical name.

'The Cycle of Violence' Linking the Past and the Present

The ensemble led by the rising star 'Woobin Shin', among others, shines even brighter within the sharp direction that cross-cuts school violence of the 1990s with the past 'state violence'. They traverse the era, projecting onto the screen the repeating structure of violence and the painful, raw truth of our society with vivid realism.

Director Ji-young Chung's Grit—Captivating the World

Legendary director 'Ji-young Chung' insisted that she wanted to “revisit the history of violence that leads from the Gwangju democratization movement to the Vietnam War, and 'Jeju 4·3'.” This fierce writer's spirit was met with worldwide acclaim, including an official invitation to the 74th 'Berlin International Film Festival' as part of the Forum section.

A Powerful 'Mise-en-Scène' Restoring Forgotten Scars

The grim reality of 'state violence' unfolding on the screen goes beyond being a simple record of the past, posing a weighty question that continues into the present. Based on solid historical research and deep insight, the film recreated the painful scars of a society that was gradually forgetting them—through meticulous yet overwhelmingly striking visuals.

A Miracle Made by Citizens—A Funding Record of 'About 400 Million Won'

The completion of this massive project was made entirely through citizens' solidarity. In the crowdfunding that began at the planning stage, no fewer than '9,778 people' joined in, achieving support funds of 'about 400 million won', the highest amount ever in the history of Korean feature films. This clearly proved the public's passionate support and hopes.

'April 15'—The Resonance of 112 Minutes That Won't Be Erased

The well-made masterpiece 'My Name Is', crafted from citizens' solidarity and praised by audiences worldwide, is set to arrive for 'April 15' nationwide in theaters, delivering viewers an unforgettable catharsis of 112 intense minutes. (For audiences 15 and older)