'Possible Love' Director Lee Chang-dong: "Venice Film Festival, Silver Lion Is Enough" [Q&A]

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Netflix's film 'Possible Love' successfully concluded its first festival run by winning the Silver Lion (Jury Prize) at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

Shortly after the awards ceremony and press conference, before departing for Toronto, Director Lee Chang-dong shared his reflections on winning the Silver Lion (Jury Prize) at the Venice International Film Festival for the first time in 24 years, its significance, and a message to Korean fans.

Q. You won the Silver Lion (Jury Prize) at the Venice Film Festival for the first time in 24 years. Could you share your feelings?

I am very happy and grateful to have received the Silver Lion.

Some may be disappointed that it wasn't the Golden Lion, but I feel this is enough.

This award itself is meaningful, but what matters more to me was premiering 'Possible Love' at Venice for the first time and meeting the audience for the first time. The reactions of the audience, their expressions, their faces — those are even more important to me.

The emotions exchanged between us give me great strength.

Q. You were unable to be with the actors at the Toronto Film Festival. Is there anything you'd like to say to them? Have you already had separate conversations with the cast of 'Possible Love'?

It was a bit disappointing that the actors couldn't join us at the awards ceremony.

Some went ahead one or two days earlier due to Toronto schedules, and I believe they watched the ceremony through this video while in Toronto. They were very happy and even exchanged messages with me.

The ensemble performance shown by the actors in this film has been praised by many who have seen it.

In that regard, I am very proud of our actors and grateful to them.

Q. Many journalists and fans in Korea are sending their support and congratulations. Could you share a few words? Also, please extend my greetings in advance to those I will meet at the Korean screening on the 21st.

Many viewers in Korea have been closely following this Venice Film Festival, eagerly wondering how our film was received. I am deeply grateful for their interest and attention.

Now that we've finally met the audience here, I consider this just the beginning.

I am very much looking forward to meeting as many audiences as possible, communicating through this film, sharing the stories we aim to tell, and connecting with viewers on an emotional level. I eagerly await those moments of connection starting now.

Q. Finally, what meaning do you think this Venice Film Festival award will hold for you?

This award has been a great source of strength and encouragement for me. As I make films, I always hope that each film holds meaning not only for myself but also for the audience and for the film itself.

I hope this film will continue to resonate meaningfully with audiences in the future. This award seems to provide me with that kind of strength and encouragement.

'Possible Love' will be released in theaters on September 23 and will be available on Netflix starting November 6.

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