Lee Chang-dong Teams With Netflix To Direct Upcoming Feature Drama ‘Possible Love’

Korean Auteur Lee Chang-dong To Direct Feature Drama ‘Possible Love’ For Netflix

Korean director Lee Chang-dong is returning with a new project and first film back in almost a decade with Possible Love, on which he is to direct Netflix. Lee is generally considered to be one of the most respected directors at the South Korean film industry, having enjoyed worldwide attention by the intensely moving and insightful character of his films. His partnership with Netflix is a move towards streaming boldly and his work can be accessed all over the world.

The cinematic legacy of Lee Chang-dong

Lee Chang-dong does not lack critical success. His movies like Peppermint Candy (1999), Oasis (2002) and Secret Sunshine (2007) have over the years touched the world and brought a lasting effect on the viewers. His 2018 movie Burning received much acclaim, receiving Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature, and numerous other important awards around the world. Lee is a famous director whose works are full of the allusion of raw human feelings and social observations; they are mostly about love, loss, and existential struggle, which makes him one of the most admired writers of the modern cinema.

What We Do Know About, Possible Love

Although Netflix has not revealed many details about Possible Love, the title of the movie implies the investigation into the realms of complicated feelings and interactions, as it is typical of the creative style of Lee. His prior work has tended to confuse romance, tragedy and personal reflection and the viewer is likely to anticipate a subtle and emotionally moving story. It is believed that the move will follow his trend of producing multidimensional characters on socially pointed backgrounds, the movie will touch people everywhere.

For Netflix, it adds another world-class filmmaker to its fast-growing stable of international creators, demonstrating its willingness to invest in quality international cinema, and at the same time also shows how streaming services have become critical platforms for visionary filmmakers to tell their stories.

All Eyes On A Masterpiece

As excitement builds for Possible Love, Lee Chang-dong fans want to see Lee unfold his storytelling in yet another fascinating way. Given Lee’s ability to explore the complexities of human emotions, they can expect another thrilling experience. This project itself signals not only an important return for Lee, but also continues Lee’s importance as one of the most important filmmakers this generation will remember.

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