Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ Emerges as Venice Film Festival Sensation
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Key Points:
- Lee Chang-dong's latest film, Possible Love, premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a seven-minute standing ovation and received unanimous praise from critics, marking his first film since 2018's Burning.
- The drama stars acclaimed actors Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, alongside rising stars Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong, exploring the intertwined lives of two married couples from vastly different social classes.
- Possible Love was produced and fully financed by Netflix, which is positioning the film as a major awards contender for 2026, with South Korea selecting it as their submission for the Best International Feature Oscar.
- The film features top Korean talent behind the scenes, including co-writer Oh Jung-mi, cinematographer Kim Ji-yong, and composer Jung Jae-il, contributing to its critical acclaim.
- After Venice, Possible Love will screen at multiple international festivals before theatrical releases in South Korea and other countries in September and October, followed by a global Netflix streaming debut on November 6.
