Lee Chang-dong's Possible Love Premieres at Venice, South Korea's Oscar Entry
South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong returned to the Venice Film Festival after 24 years with his new drama Possible Love, which received a six-minute standing ovation. The film, marking Lee's first feature since 2018's Burning, explores intertwined lives of two married couples following a funeral. Possible Love is South Korea's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards and will compete at Venice and other international festivals, highlighting Lee's continued global recognition.
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timesnow broke this story on 6 Sept, 07:37 pm. Other outlets followed.