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Lee Chang-dong's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Lee Chang-dong (born July 4, 1954) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and novelist. He won the 2008 Special Director's Prize at the Asian Film Awards and has been nominated for the Golden Lion and Palme d'Or. Lee served as the minister of Culture and Tourism in the South Korean Government from 2003 to 2004.
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Lee Chang-dong's first film in eight years gets a limited US theatrical run before streaming globally, fresh off a Venice win and South Korea's Oscar submission.
Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' unveils its final trailer ahead of a November 6 Netflix release. The film, which premiered at Venice, follows two couples whose lives intersect through a documentary project, exploring love, class, and hidden desires in modern Korea.
Lee Chang-dong’s latest film, 'Possible Love,' premieres in theaters on October 23 before streaming on Netflix from November 6. The drama follows two families from different socioeconomic backgrounds whose lives intersect through a fictional documentary.
Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love,' his first film in eight years, lands on Netflix on November 6 following a Silver Lion win at Venice. Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong reveals how natural light and meticulous planning shaped the film’s haunting visuals.
Netflix is reportedly building a multi-category Oscar push for Lee Chang-dong's Possible Love, betting on Jeon Do-yeon's lead performance after the film's Venice win and near-perfect review scores.
Netflix has released a 10-minute behind-the-scenes video featuring Lee Chang-dong discussing his new film Possible Love, which premiered at the 2026 Venice Film Festival and will open in select US theatres on October 23 before streaming on Netflix on November 6.
Oscar's best international feature race is taking shape with Romania's Palme d'Or winner Fjord, Denmark's Golden Lion-winning Woman Unknown and Spain's La Bola Negra among the early frontrunners, per Variety.
Netflix is rolling out Lee Chang-dong's back catalogue globally after Possible Love won the Silver Lion at Venice, with Secret Sunshine, Oasis, Poetry and more joining the platform across markets through the autumn.
Lee Chang-dong's first film since 2018's Burning premiered in Venice competition to a lengthy standing ovation, reuniting Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu before a staggered global rollout via Netflix.
Lee Chang-dong's first film since 2018's Burning premiered at Venice to near-unanimous critical praise. Netflix will give Possible Love an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run, and Korea has already picked it for the Best International Feature race.