
Romanian and South Korean Directors Win Top Prizes at Locarno Film Festival
Romanian director Florin Șerban's 'You Don’t Belong Here' and South Korean director Hong Sang-soo both received top awards at the Locarno Film Festival.
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Romanian director Florin Șerban's 'You Don’t Belong Here' and South Korean director Hong Sang-soo both received top awards at the Locarno Film Festival.

Cinephile favorite Hong Sang-soo continues to create films that resemble amateur productions, yet achieve success at festivals. This article explores the fascination behind his works, such as "What This Nature Tells You."

Director Hong Sang-soo's latest film, 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes,' is set to have its world premiere in the main competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.

The Korean Film Archive will host a retrospective screening of all 34 films directed by Hong Sang-soo in Seoul, marking the 30th anniversary of his debut. The event will run from May 2 to June 13.

Director Hong Sang-soo and actor Kim Min-hee received awards at the 79th Locarno Film Festival for their latest film, "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes," with Hong winning for best direction.

Hong Sang-soo's latest film, 'The Day She Returns,' continues his signature style of slow, reflective day-drinking as it follows an actor returning from a career break, proving as mysteriously addictive as his previous works.

The Locarno Film Festival has announced its 2026 selection, featuring films from directors such as Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunh, Gurvinder Singh, and Denis Côté in competition. Several sales companies have also acquired rights to films participating in the festival.

Director Hong Sang-soo's latest black-and-white film, "The Day She Returns," will be released in South Korean theaters on May 6, as announced by his production company Jeonwonsa Film. The movie follows an actor who has stepped away from performing for over a decade.

Actress Kim Min-hee made her first official public appearance since giving birth, attending the Locarno Film Festival alongside director Hong Sang-soo.

Nansun Shi, a celebrated Hong Kong film producer known for her work on films like 'Infernal Affairs' and a pioneer of Hong Kong cinema's golden age, has died at the age of 75. Her passing marks the end of an era for a significant figure in the region's film industry.

The Locarno Festival has unveiled the full lineup for its 79th edition, featuring 103 world premieres and an 'adventurous selection' of films from acclaimed directors like Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, and Vincent Grashaw.