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Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Sad Tropics’ wins top prize at France’s 32nd L’Étrange Festival, takes ‘Nouveau Genre Grand Prize’ for two-award sweep in Europe

Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Sad Tropics’ wins top prize at France’s 32nd L’Étrange Festival, takes ‘Nouveau Genre Grand Prize’ for two-award sweep in Europe

After its invitation to Sitges, the film conquers major global fantastic film festivals; Park Hoon-jung also directed ‘The New World’ (2013), ‘The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion’ (2018) and ‘Night in Paradise’ (2021)
A blood-soaked revenge saga that surges like an opera, with mise-en-scène drawing global critical acclaim ‘Sad Tropics,’ the upcoming film from Korean noir master Park Hoon-jung, has completely captivated European audiences.
| James choi
Zhang Yimou makes surprise return as Busan film festival jury chair — fate of 13 films hangs in the balance

Zhang Yimou makes surprise return as Busan film festival jury chair — fate of 13 films hangs in the balance

The 31st Busan International Film Festival, opening Oct. 6, appoints a jury chair for its competition section for the second time since its launch
A master returns, offering a new milestone for Asian cinema Zhang Yimou, a living legend of Chinese cinema, has been appointed to chair the competition jury, one of the Busan International Film Festival's central sections.
| James choi
Seoul International Children’s Film Festival unveils ‘BirdBoy,’ caps six-day run

Seoul International Children’s Film Festival unveils ‘BirdBoy,’ caps six-day run

The 14th edition wrapped up in Eunpyeong-gu from the 10th to the 15th, with youth-led participatory programs significantly expanded.
From audience members to cultural leaders: The festival’s 14th edition sparked dialogue across generations The 14th Seoul International Children’s Film Festival, where children and teenagers connect through films from around the world, successfully completed its six-day run.
| James choi
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ wins Korea’s first Ebert Award; Seol Kyung-gu makes surprise confession after 23 years

Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ wins Korea’s first Ebert Award; Seol Kyung-gu makes surprise confession after 23 years

Eight years after his last film, the director unveils his new work at the Toronto International Film Festival, with Jo In-sung and Jo Yeo-jeong joining the cast ahead of its Nov. 6 Netflix release.
Master Korean filmmaker 'Lee Chang-dong' has captivated North America with his new film 'Possible Love. ' He became the first Korean director to win the 'Ebert Director Award' at the Toronto International Film Festival , once again demonstrating his standing on the world stage.
| James choi
Wonju Dancing Carnival opens on 18th with 122 teams, including Norazo, 1MILLION and Koyote

Wonju Dancing Carnival opens on 18th with 122 teams, including Norazo, 1MILLION and Koyote

The festival will feature 37 international and 85 South Korean teams as it expands beyond viewing into an immersive destination event
Wonju Dancing Carnival brings 122 teams together in a bold break from the traditional spectator festival Festival runs from the 18th to the 20th at Wonju Dancing Performance Center, featuring 37 international teams and 1MILLION Beyond simply watching: Wonju evolves into a global dance destination...
| James choi
83rd Venice Best Actor winner 'Wild Horse Nine' draws 13-minute standing ovation, hits theaters in November

83rd Venice Best Actor winner 'Wild Horse Nine' draws 13-minute standing ovation, hits theaters in November

Official selection at next month's Busan International Film Festival
Two agents bound for 'Chile, 1973', in 'Martin McDonagh's' intricate narrative 'Wild Horse Nine,' winner of one of the top honors at this year's Venice Film Festival, will hit South Korean theaters in November. Distributor 'The Walt Disney Company Korea' officially announced the release schedule on...
| James choi
Venice Grand Jury Prize winner Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ marks Korean first; Netflix to release six films spanning 24 years

Venice Grand Jury Prize winner Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ marks Korean first; Netflix to release six films spanning 24 years

‘Secret Sunshine,’ ‘Peppermint Candy,’ ‘Green Fish’ and ‘Oasis’ begin streaming sequentially ‘Poetry’ and ‘Burning’ also set for additional releases in the United States, Japan and other markets
83rd Venice Grand Jury Prize winner begins worldwide streaming Nov. 6 A new milestone has been set in Korean cinema. “Possible Love,” the latest film by acclaimed director Lee Chang-dong, won the Grand Jury Prize in the competition section of the Venice International Film Festival, drawing praise...
| James choi
“The Film I Could Never Make”: Juror Johnnie To’s Admission About Possible Love

“The Film I Could Never Make”: Juror Johnnie To’s Admission About Possible Love

Director Johnnie To, who presented the award, was also the man who always said, “Lee Chang-dong is the best director in Asia today.”
The person who presented director Lee Chang-dong with the trophy for winning the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Venice International Film Festival was none other than Hong Kong director Johnnie To. To served on the competition jury this year.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Hong Sang-soo, Kim Min-hee reunite in 'No Place to Put One's Eyes' after 10 years; film opens next month

Hong Sang-soo, Kim Min-hee reunite in 'No Place to Put One's Eyes' after 10 years; film opens next month

Hong's 35th feature won three awards at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, while Choi Myung-gil joins his film world for the first time
Locarno-recognized artistry unfolds in Jeju on a journey 10 years in the making Director Hong Sang-soo's 35th feature, 'No Place to Put One's Eyes,' starring Kim Min-hee, who also serves as the film's production manager, will open in South Korea on the 21st of next month.
| James choi
From Novelist to Global Master: Lee Chang-dong’s 30-Year Gaze on Society

From Novelist to Global Master: Lee Chang-dong’s 30-Year Gaze on Society

A first prize in 24 years since the Best Director award for “Oasis,” highlighting the meaning of class and love through a laid-off worker and a “silver-spoon” couple
Director Lee Chang-dong, 72, reaffirmed his stature as a global master by winning the Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival for “Possible Love,” his first film in eight years. After winning Best Director for “Oasis” in 2002, Lee added a new milestone to his international...
| James choi