Korean director Lee Chang-dong wins Mill Valley Auteur Award
Renowned Korean director Lee Chang-dong has won the Auteur Award at this year's Mill Valley Film Festival, Netflix said Thursday. Lee, whose latest feature "Possible Love" has also been invited to the Spotlights Program of the festival set to take place in San Francisco next month, is the first Korean to receive the award, according to the streaming platform. The award recognizes Lee's unique…
Korean director Lee Chang-dong has been awarded the Auteur Award at the recent Mill Valley Film Festival, according to Netflix. The prestigious recognition marks Lee as the first Korean filmmaker to receive the award. The streaming giant highlighted Lee's unique cinematic style and significant contributions to the industry. Lee's work has been celebrated with numerous accolades, with his latest film, "Possible Love," being invited to compete in the main competition at the Venice International Film Festival.
"Possible Love" is set to release in Korean theaters on September 23 and will be available on Netflix starting November 6.
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