[Official] "Master" Director Lee Chang-dong, First in Korea... Wins TIFF Ebert Award at TIFF

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• Film "Possible Love" Officially Invited to Special Presentation Section of Toronto International Film Festival

Director Lee Chang-dong has been selected as the first Korean director to receive the TIFF Ebert Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

According to Netflix on the 30th, Director Lee Chang-dong will receive the Tribute Awards' TIFF Ebert Award for his Netflix film "Possible Person."

"Possible Love" tells the story of two couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary filmmaker and her husband—who meet to produce a documentary and confront their different lives and hidden desires. The film stars Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyeong-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jung. With Director Lee Chang-dong of "Possible Love" confirmed as the first Korean director to receive the TIFF Ebert Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival's Tribute Awards, he has left behind another significant milestone.

Earlier, "Possible Love" was officially invited to the Special Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, and Director Lee Chang-dong was honored as the recipient of the TIFF Ebert Award at the Tribute Awards.

The Tribute Awards are held annually by the Toronto International Film Festival to honor outstanding cinematic achievements and contributions. The TIFF Ebert Award, which Director Lee Chang-dong received, is named after the renowned American film critic Roger Ebert and recognizes pioneering directors who have brought about groundbreaking changes in the film industry and presented unique visions. Past recipients of this award include masters such as Guillermo del Toro, Mike Leigh, Spike Lee, Sam Mendes, Denis Villeneuve, and Chloe Zhao. By becoming the first Korean director to be honored with this award, Director Lee Chang-dong has once again been recognized for his unparalleled artistic world and influence in the global film industry.

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival will take place from September 10 to 20 in Toronto, Canada, with the Tribute Awards ceremony scheduled for September 13.

Director Lee Chang-dong has previously won awards including the Best Director Award at the Venice International Film Festival for "Oasis," the Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival for "Poetry," and the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for "Burning."

Director Lee Chang-dong's new film, "Possible Love," which marks his first release in eight years, will be released in theaters on September 23 and will be available on Netflix starting November 6.

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