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Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' wins Korean film critics award
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Context
What happened: Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" was named best film of the year by the Korean Association of Film Critics. Jeon Do-yeon won best actress for the film.
Key numbers: "Possible Love" is Lee's first feature in eight years and won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at Venice. Na Hong-jin's "Hope" took three awards. Awards ceremony on Nov. 4.
Why it matters: The critics' recognition adds to the film's Venice honor. "Hope" was cited for director, actor and cinematography, while "The King's Warden" was named the year's most-watched Korean film.
What changed
Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" was named best film of the year by the Korean Association of Film Critics. Jeon Do-yeon won best actress for the film.
Why it matters
The critics' recognition adds to the film's Venice honor. "Hope" was cited for director, actor and cinematography, while "The King's Warden" was named the year's most-watched Korean film.