Bong's new pic most-requested at PPP

Critically acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's upcoming movie was the most requested film during the Pusan Promotion Plan (PPP) this year.

"Bong's next film, tentatively titled 'Le Transperceneige', received the most attention, meeting with about 40 producing and financing companies over the three-day period of the event," said Nam Dong-chul, who overseas the PPP and the Asian Film Market.

Nam added that Focus Pictures and Sony Studios were amongst the several Hollywood producers who showed interest.

Bong, who helmed 2006 smash hit "The Host", teamed with two-time Cannes award-winning director Park Chan-wook to create the big-budget film based on a French comic. They are reportedly said to be aiming for its release in 2012.

The PPP, into its twelfth year, is a platform aimed at introducing filmmakers to potential co-producers, financers and distributors.

A total of 30 projects were selected to take part at this year's PPP which takes place during the Asian Film Market and Pusan International Film Festival every year.

Reporter : Ko Kyoung-seok kave@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr