Honored by Venice win, 'Possible Love' director seeks audience connection over award
Prior to the local release of Venice-winning feature, "Possible Love," director Lee Chang-dong said Monday that audience reaction to the film is far more important to him than winning an award. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul alongside lead actors Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong, the veteran filmmaker reflected on his Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize win at the 83rd Venice…
Director Lee Chang-dong of the award-winning film Possible Love expressed his happiness and gratitude for winning the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival. However, he emphasized that the ultimate goal was to gauge the audience's reaction to his work. Lee acknowledged that the film's debut at Venice was its first global exposure, making it a significant milestone.
The story revolves around two sets of contrasting couples - Ho-seok and Mi-ok, a laid-off worker and his protective wife, and Ye-ji and Sang-woo, an ambitious filmmaker and her wealthy husband. As their lives intersect through a documentary project, the film delves into their individual struggles and relationships.
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