Korean short films "PARANMANJANG (Night Fishing)" and "Pu-Seo-Jin Bam (Broken Night)" won at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival held in Germany over the weekend.
The official website of the Berlin International Film Festival announced today that "PARANMANJAN (Night Fishing)," helmed by directors Park Chan-wook and Park Chan-kyong, was awarded the Golden Bear for best short film at the fest's awards ceremony held Saturday.
Another winner that night was "Pu-Seo-Jin Bam (Broken Night)," helmed by Yang Hyo-joo, which took home the jury prize of the Silver Bear.
"Pu-Seo-Jin Bam" is about Kyoung-pyo who works as an insurance fraudster that sets up fake car accidents to claim insurance payments. One day, he gets involved in a real car accident.
Founded in 1951, the Berlin International Film Festival, held this year from February 10 till 20, has been celebrated every February since 1978.
Director Park Chan-kyong at Berlin International Film Festival [Berlin International Film Festival's official website]
원본보기 아이콘Director Yang Hyo-joo at Berlin International Film Festival [Berlin International Film Festival's official website]
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