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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 wins Mill Valley Auteur Award

Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong was awarded the Auteur Award at the Mill Valley Film Festival, according to Netflix. This marks the first time a Korean director has received this accolade. Lee's upcoming film, "Possible Love," has also been selected for the festival's Spotlights Program. The award acknowledges Lee's unique cinematic vision and significant contributions to cinema.

Lee's success is part of a long list of prestigious honors, including becoming the first Korean recipient of the TIFF Ebert Director Award, an esteemed lifetime achievement prize given at the Toronto International Film Festival. "Possible Love" is set to be released in Korean theaters on September 23 and will be available on Netflix beginning November 6.

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