The upcoming Busan International Film Festival will pay tribute to the late actor Lee Sun-kyun by presenting a Special Program in Focus, In Memory of Lee Sun-kyun. This program will showcase six of his most beloved works, celebrating his contributions to Korean cinema. Additionally, Lee will be posthumously awarded the prestigious Korea Cinema Award, recognizing his efforts in promoting Korean cinema on a global scale.
The program will kick off with screenings of three of Lee's early films. Among them is 'Paju,' a film that earned him the Best Actor Award at the Last Palmas International Film Festival in 2010. In 'Paju,' Lee portrays an ex-political activist entangled in a complex love story with his sister-in-law. Another highlight is 'Our Sunhi,' a 2013 film directed by Hong Sang-soo, which garnered the Best Director Award at the 2013 Locarno Film Festival. The lineup also includes 'A Hard Day,' a 2014 Cannes Film Festival selection where Lee shines as a corrupt detective.
