‘Possible Love’ Cast Sobs as Lee Chang-dong’s Epic Embraced at Venice With 6-Minute Standing Ovation

Acclaimed South Korean director Lee Chang-dong returned after 24 years to the Venice Film Festival, where he was warmly embraced with a six-minute standing ovation for his sweeping romantic drama “Possible Love.” Directed by Lee and co-written by Oh Jung-mi, “Possible Love” follows the intertwined lives of two married couples — a laid-off factory worker […]

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  1. His Highest-Rated Films by Critics: Lee Chang-dong's films "Poetry" (2010), "Burning" (2018), and "Secret Sunshine" (2007) consistently rank among his most critically acclaimed works by various film critics and publications.
  2. Major International Awards Won: Lee Chang-dong has received significant international recognition, including the Best Screenplay Award at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival for "Poetry" and the Silver Lion for Best Director at the 2002 Venice Film Festival for "Oasis". His film "Secret Sunshine" also earned its lead actress, Jeon Do-yeon, the Best Actress award at Cannes in 2007.
  3. Top 3 Korean Directors with Cannes Accolades: Alongside Lee Chang-dong, Bong Joon-ho, who won the Palme d'Or for "Parasite" in 2019, and Park Chan-wook, a Grand Prix winner for "Oldboy" in 2004 and Best Director for "Decision to Leave" in 2022, are among the most celebrated South Korean directors at the Cannes Film Festival.

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