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Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Returns to Class Conflict with Acclaimed Performances
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Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Returns to Class Conflict with Acclaimed Performances

Director Lee Chang-dong returns with 'Possible Love,' a drama inspired by the 2009 Ssangyong Motors strike. The film, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Venice, explores the aftermath of mass layoffs through the lens of a documentary filmmaker and a working-class couple. It features standout performances by Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, positioning it as a major Oscar contender. The story examines the ethical tensions of filming real suffering and the enduring power of love amidst economic devastation.

via NPR|
#film#jeon-do-yeon#korean-cinema
Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' Dominates Venice as a Class-Crossing Masterpiece
film1 month ago

Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' Dominates Venice as a Class-Crossing Masterpiece

Lee Chang-dong’s 164-minute drama 'Possible Love' has emerged as the standout film at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, earning a standing ovation and near-universal critical acclaim. The film, produced by Netflix, explores the intersection of two couples across a sharp economic divide, sparked by a documentary filmmaker’s investigation into labor strife. It is set for a limited theatrical release on October 23 and a global streaming debut on November 6, with Korea already selecting it as its official entry for the Academy Awards' Best International Feature category.

via Vulture|
#film#korean-cinema#lee-chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong Returns to Venice with 'Possible Love,' Earning 6-Minute Ovation
film1 month ago

Lee Chang-dong Returns to Venice with 'Possible Love,' Earning 6-Minute Ovation

South Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong returned to the Venice Film Festival after 24 years with 'Possible Love,' his first feature in eight years. The film, which explores class divides and desire through two intersecting couples, received a six-minute standing ovation. It is set for a U.S. theatrical release on October 23 and a global Netflix debut on November 6.

via variety.com|
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Lee Chang-dong Returns with 'Possible Love,' a Class-Divided Drama Premiering at Venice
film1 month ago

Lee Chang-dong Returns with 'Possible Love,' a Class-Divided Drama Premiering at Venice

South Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong returns after an eight-year hiatus with 'Possible Love,' a 164-minute drama exploring class divides and human desire. Premiering in the Venice competition, the film stars Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu as a struggling couple who befriend a wealthy documentary filmmaker. It is South Korea’s official Oscar entry, with a theatrical release on October 23 and a Netflix debut on November 6.

via variety.com|
#film#jeon-do-yeon#lee-chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' Examines Class Divides and Trauma in a 164-Minute Drama
film1 month ago

Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' Examines Class Divides and Trauma in a 164-Minute Drama

Director Lee Chang-dong returns with 'Possible Love,' a 164-minute drama exploring the intersection of two couples across the economic divide. Premiering at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, the film is set for a limited theatrical release on October 23 and a Netflix debut on November 6. It was selected as South Korea’s submission for the International Feature Film Oscar category.

via IndieWire|
#film#korean-cinema#lee-chang-dong
Ink Opens, Bertolucci Doc Closes: Venice 2026 Lineup Unveiled
film3 months ago

Ink Opens, Bertolucci Doc Closes: Venice 2026 Lineup Unveiled

Deadline reveals the Venice Film Festival 2026 lineup (Sept. 2–12): opening film Ink by Danny Boyle and closing title Dio Ride by Giovanni Veronesi; in-competition titles include Casey Affleck’s directorial debut Company, Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love, Hirokazu Koreeda’s Look Back, Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, and Nanni Moretti’s Succederà Questa Notte. Out of Competition features Paul Schrader’s The Basics of Philosophy, Luca Guadagnino’s Bernardo Bertolucci documentary Joie De Vivre, Wim Wenders’ Peter Zumthor doc, and Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger; Laura Poitras presents They’re Here. Maggie Gyllenhaal heads the Competition jury, and George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn receive the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.

via Deadline|
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