'Dora' director Jung Joo-ri receives France's Chevalier honor
Jung Joo-ri receives the honor at the '2026 French Night' event held Oct. 10 at Paradise Hotel Busan
Recognized for directing three films selected for the Cannes International Film Festival over the past decade, as well as her new film 〈Dora〉, and for her deep ties to France
Director Jung says she found the courage to make an unprecedented co-production thanks to the encouragement of French audiences
Director Jung Joo-ri has received recognition from France's cultural community. On Oct. 10, filmmaker Jung Joo-ri received the rank of Chevalier in France's Order of Arts and Letters at the '2026 French Night' event held at Paradise Hotel Busan.
