Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Premieres at Venice Film Festival
The 83rd Venice Film Festival saw the debut of 'Possible Love,' a film by South Korean director Lee Chang-dong, which will soon be available on Netflix. The story revolves around two couples from contrasting economic situations: Ho-seok, a laid-off worker, and his wife Mi-ok, alongside documentary filmmaker Yeji and her affluent spouse Sang-woo. As Yeji captures the lives of Ho-seok and Mi-ok, the stark differences and challenges of understanding one another's experiences come to light. Lee delves into the societal 'ultra-gap,' highlighting the impact of wealth on choices and perceptions. The film's title underscores the importance of recognizing others while acknowledging economic disparities. Lee, born in Taegu in 1954, is renowned for his socially conscious films.
Fatti principali
- Film: 'Possible Love'
- Director: Lee Chang-dong (born Taegu, 1954)
- Screened in competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival
- Upcoming release on Netflix
- Plot: two couples from different economic backgrounds
- Characters: Ho-seok (laid-off worker), Mi-ok (his wife), Yeji (documentarian), Sang-woo (wealthy husband)
- Themes: labor, economic power, relationships, empathy, inequality
- Lee describes a 'ultra-gap' between social classes
Entità
Artisti
- Lee Chang-dong
- Jeon Do-yeon
- Sul Kyung-gu
- Cho Yeo-jeong
- Zo In-sung
- Kim Ji-yong
- Robert Bresson
- Ingmar Bergman
Istituzioni
- Venice Film Festival
- Netflix
- Artribune
Luoghi
- Venice
- Italy
- Taegu
- South Korea