CGV has selected Jeong Ji-hye's feature film 'Full Moon' as the recipient of this year's CGV Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), aimed at promoting independent films and discovering new creators.
According to CGV, 'Full Moon' won the CGV Award during the 'Vision Night' ceremony held on October 14. The CGV Award is given to a Korean independent feature film invited to the 'Vision-Korea' section of the Busan International Film Festival that demonstrates both innovative themes and high artistic quality. The award includes a support fund of 10 million won for its release.
This year's honored film, 'Full Moon,' tells the story of a 16-year-old girl named Hye-mi, who dreams of being the center of her school dance team. After an accident at a festival stage causes her to drift apart from her friends, she grapples with the fear of her parents' disabilities being revealed as she navigates her growth.
Go Jae-soo, head of CGV's cinema business division, stated, "'Full Moon' is a highly accomplished work that convincingly portrays the growing pains of a teenage girl and her complex feelings toward family. The unpretentious performance by actress Jeong Min-joo in the role of Hye-mi, along with the director's deep interest in character development, has expanded into a new growth narrative, making it a standout choice for the CGV Award."
Meanwhile, the 'Vision' section of the Busan International Film Festival has been restructured this year, separating from the previous 'Today’s Korean Cinema - Vision' to encompass new works from Korea and Asia, supporting a wide range of creators from emerging to established directors.
Since 2011, CGV has awarded the CGV Award at the Busan International Film Festival annually, leading efforts to advance Korean independent cinema and discover outstanding works. Past winners include films such as Yeon Sang-ho's 'The King of Pigs,' 'Jiseul,' 'Han Gong-ju,' 'Jane,' 'Little Forest,' 'Maggie,' 'Chansil Is Not Lucky,' 'Vinyl House,' and 'About My Daughter,' all of which have received critical and public acclaim, showcasing the strength of Korean independent cinema.
According to CGV, 'Full Moon' won the CGV Award during the 'Vision Night' ceremony held on October 14. The CGV Award is given to a Korean independent feature film invited to the 'Vision-Korea' section of the Busan International Film Festival that demonstrates both innovative themes and high artistic quality. The award includes a support fund of 10 million won for its release.
This year's honored film, 'Full Moon,' tells the story of a 16-year-old girl named Hye-mi, who dreams of being the center of her school dance team. After an accident at a festival stage causes her to drift apart from her friends, she grapples with the fear of her parents' disabilities being revealed as she navigates her growth.
Go Jae-soo, head of CGV's cinema business division, stated, "'Full Moon' is a highly accomplished work that convincingly portrays the growing pains of a teenage girl and her complex feelings toward family. The unpretentious performance by actress Jeong Min-joo in the role of Hye-mi, along with the director's deep interest in character development, has expanded into a new growth narrative, making it a standout choice for the CGV Award."
Meanwhile, the 'Vision' section of the Busan International Film Festival has been restructured this year, separating from the previous 'Today’s Korean Cinema - Vision' to encompass new works from Korea and Asia, supporting a wide range of creators from emerging to established directors.
Since 2011, CGV has awarded the CGV Award at the Busan International Film Festival annually, leading efforts to advance Korean independent cinema and discover outstanding works. Past winners include films such as Yeon Sang-ho's 'The King of Pigs,' 'Jiseul,' 'Han Gong-ju,' 'Jane,' 'Little Forest,' 'Maggie,' 'Chansil Is Not Lucky,' 'Vinyl House,' and 'About My Daughter,' all of which have received critical and public acclaim, showcasing the strength of Korean independent cinema.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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