'Handsome Guys' Wins Jury Prize at Florence Korean Film Festival

"Flexibility in Infusing Korean Color into Western Themes Stands Out"

Distributor NEW announced on the 31st that the film Handsome Guys received the Jury Prize at the Florence Korean Film Festival, which ended on the 28th. The comedy depicts the events that unfold when Jaepil and Sanggu, who dreamed of a peaceful rural life, move into a haunted house. Directed by Nam Dong-hyeop, the film stars Lee Sung-min, Lee Hee-joon, Gong Seung-yeon, and Park Ji-hwan.

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The Florence Korean Film Festival is an event that introduces a variety of Korean works to Italy without boundaries of subject matter or form. The jury praised, "The direction skillfully navigates between horror and comedy, and the flexibility of infusing Korean film’s unique color into Western themes stands out," adding, "The message 'Don’t be fooled by appearances' is completed through the actors’ overwhelming performances and fast-paced development." Director Nam expressed his gratitude, saying, "I thank the festival organizers and audiences," and added, "I will strive to be invited again with my next work."

Handsome Guys also won the Audience Award at last year’s Sitges Film Festival. A representative from NEW self-assessed, "It has left a meaningful mark by expanding the boundaries of the genre while overcoming language barriers."

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