Director Lee Chang-dong Wins Grand Jury Prize at Venice International Film Festival… Presidential Congratulatory Message Delivered
Director Lee Chang-dong's film has been honored with the Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. This award is considered a significant achievement that once again proves the artistic value of Korean cinema on the global stage.
President Lee Jae-myung congratulated Director Lee Chang-dong on his win and released an official message. The President conveyed his congratulations and stated that he would continue to support the brilliant journey that Korean cinema is demonstrating in the global film industry.
Director Lee Chang-dong's work, which received the Grand Jury Prize at this Venice International Film Festival, was highly acclaimed by local jurors and audiences for its original direction and profound message. It is evaluated as having contributed to elevating the status of the Korean film industry.
Director Lee Chang-dong has long been recognized as a world-class master, having presented outstanding works in the Korean film industry. This award is once again a result of his artistic capabilities being recognized globally.
We look forward to Korean cinema achieving even greater growth in the global market in the future. Many Korean film fans expect that this award will lead to even higher global interest in Korean cultural content.