'Possible Love' Jeon Do-yeon Captivates Venice... "A Masterpiece Performance Once in a Century"

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'Possible Love' has successfully concluded its world premiere screening at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, drawing an outpouring of praise for the film.

'Possible Love,' a Netflix film officially selected for the competition section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, held its world premiere at Sala Grande, the festival's main theater, on September 6 at 4:30 p.m. local time in Italy.

'Possible Love' features director Lee Chang-dong and actors Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyeong-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jung. The audience, filling all 1,032 seats, responded with enthusiastic standing ovations and accolades. The film 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.

'Possible Love' also featured a red carpet event ahead of its world premiere, brimming with excitement. Director Lee Chang-dong, returning to Venice for the first time in 24 years since 'Oasis,' along with the four actors reunited through 'Possible Love,' drew intense attention from global media and fans alike. Notably, this marked the first visit to the Venice International Film Festival for all four actors—Jeon Do-yeon, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jung—as well as Seol Kyeong-gu, who could not attend during the 'Oasis' screening. Reporters from around the world continuously fired flashes at director Lee and the cast, while fans gathered on-site welcomed their Venice visit with loud cheers and applause.

'Possible Love' concluded its premiere screening to an explosion of cheers and applause from the audience. Director Lee Chang-dong and the actors received uninterrupted standing ovations for presenting a story that was both deeply Korean and universally relatable, resonating profoundly with audiences worldwide. Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyeong-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jung embraced each other in turn, moved by the audience's passionate response. Notably, Seol Kyeong-gu and Jo In-sung were seen shedding tears of emotion. The intense atmosphere in the theater culminated in a seven-minute standing ovation.

'Variety' reported: "The applause and cheers could have continued even longer, but the actors and director were guided by festival officials toward the exit and left the Palazzo del Cinema. Given that 'Possible Love's' central theme is based on the Ten Commandments' 'Thou shalt not covet,' it is possible that the cast and crew felt sufficiently satisfied with such a reaction from the audience." The outlet conveyed the emotional atmosphere at the event.

'Possible Love' director Lee Chang-dong, visibly moved, turned to the audience with a grateful expression, sharing his joy over the film's first official screening at the Venice International Film Festival. The actors who attended the screening also responded warmly to the packed theater with bright smiles.

'Possible Love' immediately received glowing reviews from global media following its premiere. "Director Lee Chang-dong has created his most powerful and captivating film to date" (Vulture), "Lee's gaze on human observation stands at the pinnacle. His sharp insight piercing through intimate emotions and social realities is unparalleled" (The Hollywood Reporter), and "A work distinguished by delicately calibrated direction, beautiful performances, and a novelistic texture" (The Guardian). Praise poured in for Lee's direction and the messages conveyed in his film, as well as for his unique, sharp, and delicate perspective that relentlessly explores the human inner world.

'Possible Love' also received high praise for its ensemble cast: "All four lead actors fully displayed their acting prowess" (Deadline), and "'Jeon Do-yeon of 'Secret Sunshine' has once again delivered a performance worthy of being called a masterpiece once in a century, working with director Lee Chang-dong for the first time in less than 20 years'" (Indiewire). The film's high-density ensemble, crafted by Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyeong-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jung, was widely acclaimed. Notably, after its world premiere, 'Possible Love' achieved a 100% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 96 on Metacritic, further raising expectations for the enthusiastic global response to come.

'Possible Love,' which immediately received a wave of praise upon its debut at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival and captured the attention of film fans worldwide, will be released in theaters on September 23 and made available on Netflix on November 6.

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