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PHOTOSKorean filmmakers shine at 75th Berlin International Film Festival

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Director Hong Sang-soo attends a press conference to promote his movie 'What Does that Nature Say to You' at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Thursday. Reuters-Yonhap

Director Hong Sang-soo attends a press conference to promote his movie "What Does that Nature Say to You" at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Thursday. Reuters-Yonhap

By Baek Byung-yeul

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival is currently taking place in the German capital, featuring numerous filmmakers and industry officials attending one of the world's most prominent film festivals.

Among Korean filmmakers, directors Hong Sang-soo and Bong Joon-ho appeared to showcase their latest works "What Does that Nature Say to You?" and "Mickey 17."

Hong, who bagged two Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize with his 2022 film "The Novelist's Film" and 2024 film "A Traveler's Needs," is competing with his new film in the competition section for the Golden Bear.

From left, Kang So-yi, Cho Yun-hee, director Hong Sang-soo, Kwon Hae-hyo and Ha Seong-guk pose upon arrival on the red carpet for their film 'What Does That Nature Say to You' during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Thursday. AP-Yonhap

From left, Kang So-yi, Cho Yun-hee, director Hong Sang-soo, Kwon Hae-hyo and Ha Seong-guk pose upon arrival on the red carpet for their film "What Does That Nature Say to You" during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Thursday. AP-Yonhap

Actors Cho Yun-hee, left, and Kwon Hae-hyo, who are married, pose on the red carpet for director Hong Sang-soo's film 'What Does That Nature Say to You' during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Thursday. AP-Yonhap

Actors Cho Yun-hee, left, and Kwon Hae-hyo, who are married, pose on the red carpet for director Hong Sang-soo's film "What Does That Nature Say to You" during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Thursday. AP-Yonhap

Director Bong Joon-ho answers journalists' questions about his movie 'Mickey 17' during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Feb. 15. Courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival

Director Bong Joon-ho answers journalists' questions about his movie "Mickey 17" during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Feb. 15. Courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival

From right, director Bong Joon-ho, actors Robert Pattinson and Naomi Ackie pose during the premiere of their film 'Mickey 17' at the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Feb. 15. Courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival

From right, director Bong Joon-ho, actors Robert Pattinson and Naomi Ackie pose during the premiere of their film "Mickey 17" at the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Feb. 15. Courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival

From left, director Min Kyu-dong, actors Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-cheol pose during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Feb. 16, as their film 'The Old Woman With The Knife' was premiered there as a Berlinale Special. Courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival

From left, director Min Kyu-dong, actors Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-cheol pose during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Feb. 16, as their film "The Old Woman With The Knife" was premiered there as a Berlinale Special. Courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival

Director Kim Moo-young speaks during the Q&A session for his documentary film 'The Sense of Violence' during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Feb. 17. Courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival

Director Kim Moo-young speaks during the Q&A session for his documentary film "The Sense of Violence" during the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Feb. 17. Courtesy of Berlin International Film Festival

Baek Byung-yeul baekby@koreatimes.co.kr


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