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It's a Shame! 'No Other Choice' Misses Out on Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival

It's a Shame! 'No Other Choice' Misses Out on Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival

Director Park Chan-wook expressed to local reporters, "I feel like I've already won a big award because the audience reaction is better than any film I've made."
Director Park Chan-wook's new film 〈No Other Choice〉 missed out on an award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. It was the first time in 20 years since Park Chan-wook was invited to the competition section of the Venice Film Festival, following 〈Lady Vengeance〉 in 2005.

"Are You Coming to Save Us?" The Last Cry of a Girl from Gaza that Resonated at the Venice Film Festival

A film based on true events depicting the horrors of war, receiving applause for 20 minutes
According to the German DPA news agency, a film based on the horrific experiences of a 6-year-old girl from Gaza was unveiled at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, moving the audience to tears. The 90-minute film "The Voice of Hind Rjab," directed by Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania,...
Dwayne Johnson Looks Unrecognizably Thin:

Dwayne Johnson Looks Unrecognizably Thin: "I Wanted to Break My Fixed Image"

Showcases a New Side as a Drug-Addicted UFC Fighter
Dwayne Johnson (53), a Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler, is receiving positive reviews for his serious acting transformation in a new film, as reported by U. S. media including The New York Times on the 3rd .
Director Park Chan-wook's 'Nothing Can Be Done' Confirmed as Korea's Entry for Next Year's Academy Awards!

Director Park Chan-wook's 'Nothing Can Be Done' Confirmed as Korea's Entry for Next Year's Academy Awards!

Recognized for Competitiveness with North American Distributor on the Theme of Dismissal
Director Park Chan-wook's latest work 'Nothing Can Be Done' has been selected as Korea's representative for the International Feature Film category at next year's Academy Awards. The Korean Film Council announced the results of the evaluation on the 3rd, stating that this work has the highest...
Busan International Film Festival Appoints Director Na Hong-jin as Chair of the Busan Award Jury

Busan International Film Festival Appoints Director Na Hong-jin as Chair of the Busan Award Jury

Formation of the jury for the newly established competitive section, evaluating the relevance and artistry of Asian cinema
The organizing committee of the Busan International Film Festival announced on the 3rd that it has appointed Director Na Hong-jin as the chair of the jury for the newly introduced competitive section, the 'Busan Award'.
The 26th Jeju Women’s Film Festival Opens on September 24

The 26th Jeju Women’s Film Festival Opens on September 24

39 works from 13 countries will be screened, with a variety of programs to support women creators
The 26th Jeju Women’s Film Festival will kick off on the 24th at Lotte Cinema Jeju Yeondong. This film festival will run for a total of 5 days until the 28th.According to Jeju Island, this festival is hosted by the Jeju Women’s Association and sponsored by Jeju Island, and it will be held under the...
'There Is No Way' Surpasses Break-Even Point Even Before Release

'There Is No Way' Surpasses Break-Even Point Even Before Release

What Works Is 'There Is No Way'
Director Park Chan-wook's new film 〈There Is No Way〉 has reportedly surpassed the break-even point by recovering production costs solely through overseas pre-sales before its official release, setting an unprecedented record, as conveyed by Mirae Asset Securities.
Lee Jun-hyuk and Jang Do-yeon Among Guests Revealed for the 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

Lee Jun-hyuk and Jang Do-yeon Among Guests Revealed for the 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

〈The Big Blue〉 〈Nikita〉 〈Léon〉 and more, French composer Eric Serra will visit Korea for the first time, with the opening ceremony taking place at Jecheon Airport on September 4.
The 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF, chaired by Jang Hang-jun) will hold its opening ceremony at Jecheon Airport on September 4, revealing guests who will heat up the red carpet and festival atmosphere.
Park Chan-wook's New Film 'No Other Choice' Premieres at Venice

Park Chan-wook's New Film 'No Other Choice' Premieres at Venice

Starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin, the film received a standing ovation for 9 minutes during its premiere
At the 82nd Venice Film Festival, director Park Chan-wook's new film 〈No Other Choice〉 was officially premiered on the 29th local time. The screening held at the Sala Grande theater on Lido Island in Venice, Italy, concluded with a 9-minute standing ovation from the audience, confirming the film's...
Cannes Film Festival's 10-Minute Standing Ovation! Paolo Sorrentino's 'Partenope' to Release in September

Cannes Film Festival's 10-Minute Standing Ovation! Paolo Sorrentino's 'Partenope' to Release in September

The Face of All Love, Her Name is 'Partenope'
Academy Award-winning master Paolo Sorrentino's new work and the highly anticipated film invited to the competition section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, 〈Partenope〉, has confirmed its release in September and unveiled its first poster.