{
  "id": 8887687,
  "title": "Honored by Venice win, 'Possible Love' director seeks audience connection over award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/honored-by-venice-win-possible-love-director-seeks-audience",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:22:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260921/honored-by-venice-win-possible-love-director-seeks-audience-connection-over-award"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lee Chang-dong wins Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival",
    "Possible Love debuts globally at Venice, significant milestone",
    "Director focuses on audience reaction over award"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Honored by Venice win, 'Possible Love' director seeks audience connection over award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/honored-by-venice-win-possible-love-director-seeks-audience-8889943",
        "published": "2026-09-21T09:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}