Four Korean Films Invited to Cannes Film Festival... Korean Film Council Provides On-Site Support

Promotional Booth Operated at Cannes
"Korean Film Night" Event to Be Held

Still cut from "Dora," a Korean film selected last year for the Korean Film Council's mid-budget production support project.

The Korean Film Council announced on May 13 that it will support the overseas expansion of Korean films at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which will be held through May 23.

This year's Cannes Film Festival has invited several Korean films, including "Hope" directed by Na Hongjin, "Colony" by Yeon Sangho, "Dora" by Jung Jury, and "Rhapsody of a Bird" by Choi Wonjung. Director Park Chanwook has also made history as the first Korean to serve as the jury president for the competition section.

"Dora" was selected last year for the Korean Film Production Support Project under the Korean Film Council's medium-sized budget program. The film was completed with approximately 600 million won in support. Previously, another film supported by this program, "My Name Is" directed by Chung Ji-young, advanced to the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.

During the Cannes Film Festival, the Korean Film Council will operate a promotional booth at Village International No. 125, providing publicity for invited films and a space for business meetings.

Until May 18, the "KO-PICK Showcase in Cannes" will be held, where five producers will participate in business matching, project pitching, and networking. The council will also host the "Korean Film Night" event to promote international exchange.

Chairman Han Sangjun stated, "The invitation of Korean films to Cannes demonstrates that our creative capabilities and industrial competitiveness are gaining global attention. We will actively support Korean films to secure more opportunities in the global market."

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