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Director Yeon Sang-ho’s latest film, 'Colony', held its world premiere at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, receiving significant attention at the Lumière Grand Theatre. The film, which was officially invited to the Midnight Screening section, drew emotional reactions from lead actress Jun Ji-hyun. Adding to the significance of the event, Park Chan-wook, the first Korean to serve as the competition jury president at the festival, made a surprise appearance on the red carpet to support the team. Park, who was recently awarded France's highest cultural honor, praised the film following its screening. | Director Yeon Sang-ho’s latest film, 'Colony', held its world premiere at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, receiving significant attention at the Lumière Grand Theatre. The film, which was officially invited to the Midnight Screening section, drew emotional reactions from lead actress Jun Ji-hyun. Adding to the significance of the event, Park Chan-wook, the first Korean to serve as the competition jury president at the festival, made a surprise appearance on the red carpet to support the team. Park, who was recently awarded France's highest cultural honor, praised the film following its screening.
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[칸영화제] Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ Premieres to Acclaim at Cannes
k-movie5/18/2026

[칸영화제] Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ Premieres to Acclaim at Cannes

Director Yeon Sang-ho’s latest film, 'Colony', held its world premiere at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, receiving significant attention at the Lumière Grand Theatre. The film, which was officially invited to the Midnight Screening section, drew emotional reactions from lead actress Jun Ji-hyun. Adding to the significance of the event, Park Chan-wook, the first Korean to serve as the competition jury president at the festival, made a surprise appearance on the red carpet to support the team. Park, who was recently awarded France's highest cultural honor, praised the film following its screening.