Park Chan-wook, recipient of French honor, unveils new work at Cannes [Cannes★Report]

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• Director Park Chan-wook's Western film "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" introduced for the first time at the Film Market

Director Park Chan-wook, appointed as Shim Sa-wi (Director) of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, has been awarded the Commandeur, the highest cultural and artistic merit honor bestowed by the French government, and introduced his new film for the first time at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.

The Cannes International Film Festival Film Market concluded on the 20th (local time). A notable highlight this year was the first introduction of Director Park Chan-wook's new film "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" at this market.

Director Park Chan-wook's "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" had its poster and other materials unveiled for the first time at this year's Cannes Film Market, drawing significant attention from buyers worldwide.

According to a report by Deadline in the United States, Director Park Chan-wook's Western film "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" secured favorable terms in the rights agreement with "Clarkwork," a subsidiary of Warner Bros. The deal size is reported to be $150 million (approximately 225 billion won).

"The Brigands of Rattlecreek" tells the story of a sheriff and a doctor seeking revenge against outlaws who raid a small village during a storm, tormenting and looting its residents. Based on a screenplay by S. Craig Zahler, the film was adapted and directed by Director Park Chan-wook.

Notably, the film features an all-star cast including Matthew McConaughey, an Academy Award-winning actor for Best Woo Ju-yeon-sang (수상), along with Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal, currently representing Hollywood. Tang Wei, who appeared in Director Park Chan-wook's previous work "Decision to Leave" (2022), also joins the cast.

The film's production budget is reported to be around $60 million (approximately 90 billion won), with filming scheduled to begin in early next year.

Earlier, on the morning of the 17th, Director Park Chan-wook received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) from the French government. The rank of the honor received by Director Park Chan-wook is Commandeur. The Order of Arts and Letters is an honor bestowed by the French government upon individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of culture and arts. It is divided into three ranks: Commandeur, Officier, and Chevalier, with Commandeur being the highest.

Director Park Chan-wook is the fourth Korean to receive the Commandeur, following conductor Jung Myung-hoon (2011) and soprano Cho Su-mi (2025).

Director Park Chan-wook was appointed as Shim Sa-wi (Director) of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival this year. During the Cannes Film Festival period, Director Park Chan-wook received the Commandeur honor and introduced his new work for the first time at the Film Market, demonstrating active engagement throughout the festival.

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