MOVIE
'Smuggling' officially invited to the Toronto International Film Festival
'Smuggling' will be invited to the special presentation section of the 48th Toronto International Film Festival, which will be held from September 7th to 17th, and will be introduced to the world. The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the world's four major international film festivals, along with the Cannes International Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, and the Venice International Film Festival. In particular, it is a film festival attended by a large number of real people in the North American film industry among film officials around the world, and it is also a film festival where a large number of Hollywood commercial films are advanced.
Following the news of being invited to the Locarno International Film Festival, 'Smuggling' will once again show the fun of Korean crime entertainment that connects with the world through the Toronto International Film Festival. Among director Ryoo Seung-wan's works, 'Veteran' was screened in the Vanguard section in 2015, and 'Smuggling' became the second film to enter the Toronto International Film Festival.
In the special presentation section where 'Smuggling' is introduced, director Bong Joon-ho's 'Mother' and 'Parasite' and director Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Break Up' were invited. Toronto International Film Festival Chief Programmer Anita Lee said, "The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is very pleased to invite one of the most anticipated Korean films of the year, 'Smuggling' by director Seung-Wan Ryoo, to the Special Presentation section." "Director Ryu Seung-wan immerses the audience in ecstasy with his signature action style and original wit. I am very excited to be able to show it to the TIFF audience," he said, expressing his joy at the invitation of 'Smuggling'.
'Smuggling' is a maritime crime action drama in which people get caught up in a lifelong battle in front of people who made a living by rescuing daily necessities thrown into the sea. Opening on the 26th.
Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
