‘Introduction’ invited in the competition section of the Berlin Film Festival
Hong Sang-soo’s 25th feature film… Following the favorable reception of overseas critics
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Director Hong Sang-soo’s film’Introduction’ was invited to the 71st Berlin International Film Festival Competition and was released on the 1st (local time).
The 71st Berlin International Film Festival is being held from the 1st to the 5th as an’industry event’ that encompasses market events such as the European Film Market, the Berlin Collaborative Production Market, and the Berlin Cinema Fund. ‘Introduction’ was screened for the first time on the 1st through an online screening held only once as part of the’Industry Event’.
‘Introduction’ is a movie in which a young man Youngho follows the journey to visit his father, lover, and mother through three paragraphs, respectively. It is the 25th feature film directed by Hong Sang-soo, starring actors Shin Seok-ho and Park Mi-so and Kim Min-hee.
Director Hong Sang-soo’s lover, Minhee Kim, not only appeared in this film, but also participated in the production. In the information on the movie released on the Berlin International Film Festival website, it is possible to confirm that Minhee Kim was named as the’Production Manager’ for this movie.
After the release of’Introduction’, foreign media are generally sending favorable reviews for the movie. Deadline praised “‘Introduction’ is a work that feels like an appetizer, but still provides more to eat than some full meals.” “I said.
Meanwhile,’Introduction’ is scheduled to be screened in domestic theaters during the first half of this year.
Jang Ji-min, guest reporter at Hankyung.com [email protected]
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