Entertainment
Netflix to stream Lee Chang-dong films worldwide ahead of drama premiere
The streaming platform will expand access to the director's catalog before releasing his new Venice award winner globally.
The short version
- Netflix is expanding international streaming availability for all six of South Korean director Lee Chang-dong's previous feature films.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The rollout precedes the global streaming release of his new film, 'Possible Love', scheduled for November 6.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- 'Possible Love' won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and was chosen as South Korea's Oscar submission.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- The new feature will play in theaters across South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., Japan, the U.S., and Canada prior to streaming.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Key facts
- Netflix is expanding international availability for Lee Chang-dong's earlier feature films.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- 'Possible Love' received the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- South Korea selected 'Possible Love' as its official submission for the best international feature Oscar.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- 'Possible Love' will debut globally on Netflix on November 6 following theatrical releases starting September 23.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Sources
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