Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ thriller to Cannes main comp
Key Questions
What is Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' film about and who stars in it?
'Hope' is a $33-50 million+ sci-fi thriller involving a tiger and the DMZ, starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander. It marks Na Hong-jin's auteur comeback.
Which section of Cannes 79th is 'Hope' selected for?
'Hope' is the first Korean film in four years to enter Cannes main competition; all of Na Hong-jin's films have been invited. This boosts Korean prestige with Park Chan-wook on the jury.
What other Korean films are at Cannes 79th?
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ (starring Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook) premieres in Midnight Screening on May 21, and Jung Joo-ri’s ‘Dora’ is in Directors' Fortnight.
Why is 'Hope's Cannes selection significant for Korean cinema?
It represents Korea's return to Cannes main competition after four years, enhancing Hallyu exports, international sales potential, Baeksang, and Oscar prospects amid auteur comebacks.
What is the budget range for Na Hong-jin's 'Hope'?
The production budget for 'Hope' is estimated at $33-50 million or more, underscoring its ambitious scale as a sci-fi thriller.
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ (Hwang Jung-min/Zo In-sung/Jung Ho-yeon/Fassbender/Vikander, $33-50M+ sci-fi tiger-DMZ thriller; first Korean main comp in 4 years, all Na films invited) + Yeon Sang-ho ‘Colony’ (Jun Ji-hyun/Ji Chang-wook, May21) Midnight + Jung Joo-ri ‘Dora’ Director's Fortnight at Cannes 79th. Auteur comeback boosts Korean prestige amid Park Chan-wook jury; track intl sales/Hallyu exports/Baeksang/Oscar.