Director Na Hong-jin’s highly anticipated film 'HOPE' held its world premiere on May 17 at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking his first feature film since 2016's 'The Wailing.' As the only South Korean entry in the competitive category this year, the film depicts a struggle against extraterrestrial entities discovered in the port town of Hopo, within the DMZ. The screening received a 7-minute standing ovation, though it has sparked intense global debate among critics. With a current rating of 2.8 on Screen Daily, it ranks 3rd among the 22 competition films, blending action, thriller, and comedic elements in an unconventional narrative style. | Director Na Hong-jin’s highly anticipated film 'HOPE' held its world premiere on May 17 at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking his first feature film since 2016's 'The Wailing.' As the only South Korean entry in the competitive category this year, the film depicts a struggle against extraterrestrial entities discovered in the port town of Hopo, within the DMZ. The screening received a 7-minute standing ovation, though it has sparked intense global debate among critics. With a current rating of 2.8 on Screen Daily, it ranks 3rd among the 22 competition films, blending action, thriller, and comedic elements in an unconventional narrative style.