The Many Faces of the Late Ahn Sung-ki... Jeonju Film Festival Highlights Him with a Special Program

Co-hosted with the Korean Film Archive

Tracing the Late Actor’s Legacy in Art and Independent Cinema

Still cut from the movie 'My Love, My Bride'

The Jeonju International Film Festival announced on March 26 that it will hold a special retrospective titled "Meeting the Slightly Unfamiliar Ahn Sung-ki," in collaboration with the Korean Film Archive, to honor the late Ahn Sung-ki. This program looks back on the legacy of the late actor, who expanded the boundaries of Korean cinema by actively participating in independent and art films, beyond the spotlight of mainstream commercial movies.

The screenings will include six domestic works: "Our Joyful Young Days" directed by Bae Chang-ho, "My Love, My Bride" directed by Lee Myung-se, "The Stranger" directed by Moon Seung-wook, "Fair Love" directed by Shin Yeon-shick, "Broken Arrow" directed by Chung Ji-young, and "Love in the Film Era" directed by Zhang Lu.

Additionally, "Sleeping Man" directed by Kohei Oguri will be presented. This film is notable for being the first Japanese film to feature a Korean actor after Korea’s liberation, creating a significant impact in the Japanese film industry and demonstrating the late actor's pioneering spirit.

Movie 'Film Era Love' Still Cut

This year's film festival will take place from April 29 to May 8, 2026, at Jeonju Film Street and throughout Jeonju.

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