Lee Chang-dong returns to Venice after 24 years as his film ‘Possible Love’ gets six-minute standing ovation
South Korean director Lee Chang-dong received a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival for his new film, 'Possible Love.' This marks his return to the festival after 24 years and his first directorial project in eight years.
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Lee Chang-dong is a highly influential figure in global cinema, and his return to the festival circuit is a significant cultural event for international film enthusiasts.
South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong made an emotional return to Venice International Film Festival after over 24 years with his film Possible Love that got a six-minute standing ovation after its screening on September 6.
Videos from the film’s screening went viral on social media showing the actors tearing up as the credits started rolling. Later, Chang-dong and the actors, Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong were led out of the Palazzo del Cinema in Venice after the long standing ovation.
The South Korean filmmaker is competing for the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival after 24 years since he won the Silver Lion in 2002 for his romantic drama, Oasis . Possible Love is Chang-dong’s first film in 8 years.
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