Korean filmmaker July Jung awarded French cultural honor
SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- Korean director July Jung, whose works have been invi...
Seoul saw the awarding of a prestigious French cultural honor to Korean filmmaker July Jung on October 14th. The French Embassy in South Korea announced that Jung had been bestowed with the Chevalier of France's Order of Arts and Letters during a ceremony in Busan. This accolade is one of three ranks within the Order, alongside Commandeur and Officier.
Jung's directorial debut came with "A Girl at My Door" in 2014, followed by "Next Sohee" in 2022 and "Dora" in 2026. All three films were showcased at the Cannes Film Festival. The latest, "Dora," is a co-production involving South Korea, France, and Luxembourg. Initially doubting her eligibility, Jung recalled the encouragement she received from French audiences in Paris, Cannes, and Strasbourg, which reignited her appreciation of cinema's power to reflect and shape life stories.
The award ceremony, attended by approximately 150 filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals from both countries, was held concurrently with the 31st Busan International Film Festival, celebrating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France.
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