'We Never Cross the Line' Opens 27th Jeonju International Film Festival… 237 Films Screening From 54 Countries

A Bold Opening, the Red Carpet Scene at the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival

'We Never Cross the Line' opened on the 29th with a provocative slogan. The festival kicked off with the 'Red Carpet' event held at the Korea Sori Culture Hall. The opening ceremony was hosted by actor 'Shin Hyun-joon' and 'Ko Won-hee', and it added to the honor and prestige by presenting a 'Special Merit Award' to the late 'Ahn Sung-ki', a giant in the Korean film industry. After a congratulatory performance by singer 'Oh Ji-eun', the opening film screened was 'My Private Art', directed by 'Kent Jones'. Starring 'Willem Dafoe', this standout work had already received overwhelming praise from critics at the Venice International Film Festival.

A Feast of 54 Countries and 237 Films, 'Programmer of the Year' Takes the Stage

The streets around Jeonju Cinema Street are filled with '237 films' invited from 54 countries around the world. Amid standout experimental programming such as 'New York Underground Special Exhibition', director 'Byun Young-joo' steps forward with 'J Special: Programmer of the Year', creating deep resonance with audiences. There are also plenty of side events, including the 'Super Mario Galaxy' pop-up store and the exhibition '100 Films 100 Posters'. The 10-day journey ends with the closing film 'Namtaeryeong' directed by 'Kim Hyun-ji'. The film is a hot topic work that vividly documents the so-called 'Namtaeryeong Battle', which depicts the 2024 struggle of farmers as they march up to the capital.