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Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film “Sheep in the Box” Invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Set for Domestic Release on June 10

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film “Sheep in the Box” Invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Set for Domestic Release on June 10

A unique near-future story in which a family adopts a humanoid that looks just like their deceased son A truly unprecedented record—Kore-eda Hirokazu’s 10th Cannes invitation and an 8th entry into the competition lineup A special chronicle video covering the 22 years of Cannes Film Festival entries, from “Nobody Knows” onward
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s new film 〈Sheep in the Box〉, invited by the Cannes Film Festival, has confirmed its release in theaters on June 10. 〈Sheep in the Box〉 is Kore-eda Hirokazu’s latest work, following 〈Nobody Knows〉, 〈Shoplifters〉, and 〈Monster〉, among others.
| Seongchan Eol
A Robot That Looks Like a Dead Son... Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film ‘The Sheep in the Box’ to Release in June

A Robot That Looks Like a Dead Son... Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film ‘The Sheep in the Box’ to Release in June

Selected for the Competition Section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. A special story of a humanoid family inspired by ‘The Little Prince,’ starring Haruka Ayase
The Master Returns: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film ‘The Sheep in the Box’Global master ‘Hirokazu Kore-eda’ returns with a new family film ‘The Sheep in the Box’, set in the near future. Combining the pain of loss with the sci-fi concept of ‘humanoids’, the film has been invited to the Competition...
| James choi
Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Following an invitation to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival’s International Competition section, it signs a partnership with global distributor NEON Chosen by NEON, which distributed six consecutive films that won the Palme d’Or—including “Parasite”—it proves it’s a highly anticipated global release A lavish cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Michael Fassbender... After its debut at Cannes, it lands in Korean theaters this summer
〈Hope〉 has confirmed its North American release after making its way to the Cannes Film Festival, signaling its global comeback.Director Nah Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉 tells the story of Beom-seok, the director of the Hope Port office in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears from local youths that a...
| Seongchan Eol
Na Hong-jin’s New Film, “HOPE,” Selected for Competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—A Major Feat for Korean Cinema After 4 Years

Na Hong-jin’s New Film, “HOPE,” Selected for Competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—A Major Feat for Korean Cinema After 4 Years

Director Na Hong-jin’s global project boasts an all-star cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander, and others Alongside world-renowned filmmakers such as Hirokazu Kore-eda and Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the film also earns a nomination in the Cannes competition section At the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, with director Park Chan-wook serving as jury president, Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” is also invited—raising anticipation
The film 〈HOPE〉 has succeeded in securing a place in the Cannes Film Festival’s competition section.Director Na Hong-jin’s new film, 〈HOPE〉, is a highly anticipated project that draws attention as an international production featuring Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander,...
| Seongchan Eol
'79th Cannes Film Festival lineup unveiled—who will take home the Palme d’Or? ~

'79th Cannes Film Festival lineup unveiled—who will take home the Palme d’Or? ~

Director Na Hong-jin’s 'Hope' heads to the Competition lineup, and director Yeon Sang-ho’s 'GUNCHE' receives an invitation—key lineups for the 79th Cannes Film Festival are revealed in full!
79th Cannes Film Festival Official Selection Lineup AnnouncedThe curtains rise once again on the 'Cannes Film Festival' . With the world’s film spotlight on 'Iris Knobloch', President of the Organizing Committee, and 'Thierry Frémaux', Executive Commissioner, the official selection lineup has been...
| James choi
‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

Korean Films Set Sights on the Palme d’Or for the First Time in Four Years…Park Chan-wook First to Serve as Jury Chair, and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Project Added to the Good News
A Glorious Comeback for Korean Cinema, Taking Over the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’Korea’s film industry sent a triumphant signal at the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’, marking a spectacular return. It erased last year’s painful slump—when not a single invited title made it—in the ‘Competition...
| James choi
'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

A work that has deeply inspired countless younger directors, including Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Sho Miyake, and is scheduled to open in the first half of the year.
“Makoto,” a bus driver who survived a horrific tragedy and whose life suddenly came to a halt, and the young siblings “Naoki” and “Kozue” set off on a long journey together as they search for life’s light 〈Eureka〉.
| Joo Seong-cheol
John Travolta’s Directorial Debut Invited to Cannes: A Glamorous Return

John Travolta’s Directorial Debut Invited to Cannes: A Glamorous Return

After decades as a global star, John Travolta returns to Cannes in style with his first time directing—driven by his lifelong passion for flying
“Pulp Fiction” Legend “John Travolta” Returns to the Croisette as a DirectorHollywood’s timeless icon “John Travolta” makes a dazzling return to the Cannes Film Festival with his directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach”, fueled by his long-held passion for flight.
| James choi
[Film Festival Issue] JIMFF Breaks Down the Barrier for Music Films: Focus on Jang Hang-Jun, Chair of the Executive Committee of the 22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival

[Film Festival Issue] JIMFF Breaks Down the Barrier for Music Films: Focus on Jang Hang-Jun, Chair of the Executive Committee of the 22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival

Call for submissions for the 22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival runs until the 30th. With no restrictions on music-themed material, the newly created International Competition section draws keen attention from filmmakers around the world
Jang Hang-Jun to Host the 22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival, Declares an Expansion of Its Scope... Launches a Call for Submissions for Feature and Short Films“Jang Hang-Jun”, the Executive Committee Chair leading the charge, has kick-started the call for submissions for feature-length...
| James choi
[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

A wide range of genres—including documentaries and experimental films—are submitted in large numbers, quickly establishing the festival as a major platform for the independent film scene. The works selected for the main competition will be announced on the 30th.
A record-high number of submissions—1,444 titles—spotlighting the festival as a core hub for independent films, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival”From June 25 to 28, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival” will kick off in and around Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a grand opening.
| James choi