Cannes 2017: Introducing the Korean Filmmakers

Cannes Film Festival 2017 opened amid the usual fanfare last Wednesday. In South Korea, Cannes is showcased as a sign of incredible international prestige for the country when Korean actors and directors are invited. This year, filmmakers Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, and Hong Sang-soo are featuring prominently in the headlines for making their way to the French Riviera. “Will Cannes Film Festival become a Korean Film Festival?” asked [http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2017/04/28/02000000