
Lee Chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong is a renowned South Korean filmmaker and screenwriter, celebrated for his profound narratives and character-driven storytelling. His works often explore themes of human experience, social issues, and emotional depth, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards at international film festivals. Notable films include 'Burning,' which was lauded at the Cannes Film Festival, and 'Peppermint Candy,' a poignant exploration of a man's life over the decades. Lee's latest film, 'Possible Love,' is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking his first project since 'Burning' in 2018.
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Director Lee Chang-dong received the TIFF Tribute Ebert Director Award.
TIFF takes over Toronto with the Tribute Awards gala and a Golden Globes-hosted bashLee Chang-dong directed 'Possible love', a film with notable international recognition.
Com 'Feito pipa', quais as chances do Brasil na corrida pelo Oscar de melhor filme internacionalLee Chang-dong's film 'Possible Love' received the Grand Jury Prize.
Лучшим фильмом на Венецианском фестивале стала драма о Дании в первые годы после нацистской оккупацииLee Chang-dong created the sensitive relationship study film 'Possible Love'.
Venecijos kino festivalio pagrindinį apdovanojimą pelnė Danijos drama apie Antrąjį pasaulinį karąKorean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong is among those celebrated at the TIFF Tribute Awards.
Helen Mirren, Penélope Cruz and Seth Rogen to be honoured at TIFF Tribute AwardsLee Chang-dong is a respected Korean director known for his film 'Moguća ljubav' which won the Silver Lion.
Jutarnji list - U Veneciji je slavila 'Nepoznata žena', a najveći je ushit izazvao ipak ovaj filmLee Chang-dong received the Silver Lion for his film 'Possible Love'.
Φεστιβάλ Βενετίας: Χρυσός Λέοντας στο «Woman Unknown» – Μάλκοβιτς και Αρσέλ τα βραβεία ερμηνείαςLee Chang-dong directed the film Possible Love, which won the grand jury prize.
Bold and bravura choices as Venice celebrates A Woman Unknown, Possible Love – and NAZA | Venice film festivalThe runner-up grand jury prize went to the Korean director Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love.
Woman Unknown wins Venice film festival as NAZA takes special jury prize | Venice film festivalLee Chang-dong's film 'Possible Love' won the grand jury prize.
הסרט שמציג עדויות על "הרג מכוון" בעזה זכה בפרס יוקרתי בפסטיבל ונציהLee Chang-dong's film 'Possible love' won the Grand Jury Prize at the festival.
'Woman unknown' conquista o Leão de Ouro e John Malkovich leva melhor ator no Festival de Veneza; veja os vencedoresThe Grand Jury Prize went to Lee Chang-dong for Possible Love.
Venice Golden Lion goes to Woman Unknown, postwar film about ‘female body as battleground’ – The Irish TimesHe directed the film 'Possible Love', which won the Grand Jury Prize.
Festival di Venezia 2026, tutti i vincitori: l'elenco completo dei premi. Vince «Woman Unknown», premio speciale della Giuria a «Naza»Lee Chang-dong's film 'Possible Love' won the Grand Jury Prize.
Filmfestival Venedig: May el-Toukhy gewinnt Goldenen Löwen - KulturLee Chang-dong is a master dramatist known for his soul-shaking portraits of human emotions.
TIFF 2026: The 15 buzziest movies you can’t miss at this year’s Toronto International Film FestivalLee Chang-dong's film Possible Love is included in the TIFF lineup.
Can TIFF navigate a global film industry facing a ‘turning point’?Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love is his first film since 2018’s acclaimed Burning.
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