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September 8, 2026

Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ Steals Venice Spotlight

Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong premiered his highly anticipated film 'Possible Love' at Venice Film Festival, earning a six-minute standing ovation and near-universal critical praise. The three-hour Netflix-backed drama explores class dynamics between two married couples and marks his first feature since 2018's 'Burning'. The film is now being discussed as a serious contender for the festival's top prize, the Golden Lion.
Why It Matters
Korean cinema fans and Netflix subscribers worldwide will want to follow this — it's a rare prestige project from a Korean auteur on a major streaming platform, potentially heading to global audiences soon.
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