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Director Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' to vie for Oscar as South Korea's international feature entry
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Director Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' to vie for Oscar as South Korea's international feature entry

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Director Lee Chang-dong's film 'Possible Love' has been selected as South Korea's submission for the Academy Awards.
  • The film will compete in the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
  • The selection was made by the Korean Film Council.

Director Lee Chang-dong's latest film, 'Possible Love,' will represent South Korea in the International Feature Film category at the upcoming 99th Academy Awards. The Korean Film Council announced the selection on August 25, choosing the Netflix film from a competitive field.

'Possible Love' is produced by Finehouse Film, Anonymous Content, and Now Film. The film's submission marks a significant moment for South Korean cinema, as it aims to follow in the footsteps of previous national entries that have garnered international acclaim.

The Academy Awards' International Feature Film category is a prestigious platform for non-English language films, celebrating cinematic achievements from around the globe. South Korea has a strong track record in this category, with films like Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' achieving historic success, including winning Best Picture.

Director Lee Chang-dong is a highly respected filmmaker known for his critically acclaimed works such as 'Poetry,' 'Burning,' and 'Secret Sunshine.' His inclusion of 'Possible Love' in the Oscar race is anticipated to bring significant attention to the film and its artistic merits.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.