Korea rides wave of women directors
A tide of female directors is sweeping through Korea.
First came the success of Lim Soon-rye's "Forever the Moment", which has notched 3.8 million in ticket sales. Now Park Hyeon-jin's "Lovers of 6 Years" is poised to be the next blockbuster.
Audiences are also excited about foreign female directors. Anne Fletcher's "27 Dresses" is set to open March 6. For 27 Dresses, Fletcher, the director of "Step Up" (2006), teamed up with "The Devil Wears Prada" screenwriter Aline McKenna.
Jeonju film festival sees entry bump
The number of films entered in the ninth Jeonju International Film Festival is up 16 percent, the festival organizing committee reported.
Entries accepted between Oct. 2 and Feb. 5 numbered 1,204, up from 1,035 last year. The festival takes place in Jeonju, North Jeolla, from May 1 to 9.
Heartbreaker (Japanese Joe) ties knot
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