Na Hong-jin, I'm going to the square for your work in a row.."It's an honor to enter the "Hope" competition" [Star Issue]

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Director Na Hong-jin's new film "HOPE" has been officially invited to the competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which will open on May 12.

At 11 a.m. on the 9th (local time), the 79th Cannes Film Festival Executive Committee announced that it would officially invite "Hope" to the Competition.

Director Na Hong-jin has been deeply linked to the Cannes Film Festival, starting with his debut film "The Chaser" being invited to the 2008 Cannes Film Festival's Midnight Screenings, "Yellow Sea" being invited to the 2011 Cannes Film Festival's Uncertified Regard, and "The Wailing" being invited to the 2016 Cannes Film Festival's Out of Competition.

"Hope" was invited to the competition section, and director Na Hong-jin received the special honor of being invited to the Cannes Film Festival for the first time by a Korean director.

In particular, the competition section of the Cannes Film Festival is a key section that carefully invites only about 20 works from around the world, and "Hope" is meaningful in that it is director Na Hong-jin's first entry into the competition section. In addition, the invitation is drawing more attention as it is the first time in four years that Korean films have been named in the competition category since "Decision to Break Up" and "Broker" in 2022.

Director Na Hong-jin, who was invited to the Cannes Film Festival for four consecutive works with "Hope," said, "It's an honor. I will work hard for the rest of the time," he said.

"Hope" is a story that begins when Beom-seok, the head of the Hopo Port branch located in the Demilitarized Zone, hears the news of the appearance of a tiger from young people in the neighborhood and meets an incredible reality while the whole village is on alert. Director Na Hong-jin, who has been captivating audiences and critics for a long time with overwhelming immersion, high-quality mise-en-scène and excellent directing skills, will be unveiled at the world premiere of the Cannes Film Festival in May and will meet the audience at theaters this summer.

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