Director Lee Chang-dong's latest film, 'Possible Love,' has won the Jury Prize (Silver Lion) at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
According to Yonhap News, 'Possible Love' was announced as the recipient of the Jury Prize during the festival's closing ceremony held on September 12 in Venice, Italy. This marks the first time a Korean film has received the Jury Prize in the competitive section of the Venice Film Festival.
This is Lee's first award at the Venice Film Festival in 24 years, following his win for Best Director (Silver Lion) for 'Oasis' in 2002.
'Possible Love' is Lee's first film in eight years since 'Burning,' featuring actors Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong. The film tells the story of two couples from different social backgrounds—a pair of laid-off workers and a documentary filmmaker couple—who confront life and desire.
In his acceptance speech, Lee expressed gratitude to the four actors, stating, "This award belongs to you." He added that he created the film to question what cinema can do in an era where labor and human relationships are fading, interpreting the award as a call to continue asking that question.
Additionally, 'Possible Love' also received the International Federation of Film Critics Award (FIPRESCI) prior to winning the Jury Prize.
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