MOVIE
Jeon Jong-seo Hollywood's 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' confirmed for domestic release in March
According to distributor Pan Cinema Co., Ltd. on the 9th, 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' has confirmed its release in March. In addition, a launching poster and video were released.
'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon', which was nominated for the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival, is a funky mystery thriller in which Mona (played by Jeon Jong-seo), a mysterious being who escapes a closed ward on a night under a red moon, sets off in search of perfect freedom with those she meets in an unfamiliar city.
Jeon Jong-seo walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival with his debut film 'Burning', and once again proved his potential on the world stage when his first Hollywood film, 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon', was entered into the competition section for the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. Jeon Jong-seo, who has not only taken part in the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival, among the world's three major film festivals, but has clearly imprinted his presence on the public in each work with his unrivaled eyes and atmosphere, is starting a new life with his instinctive acting in 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon'. The birth of a work was predicted.
The appearance of world-class actors centered around actor Jeon Jong-seo, who played the role of Mona, also adds to expectations. Kate Hudson, who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Almost Famous' and captivated everyone with her role as model-turned-fashion designer Buddy J in the recently released 'Knives Out: Glass Onion', is attracting attention with her unique acting transformation. Kate Hudson will play the role of Bonnie, a dancer who aims to make a fortune with Mona's abilities in the play, and will show off fantastic chemistry with Jeon Jong-seo and Tiki Taka buddy.
In addition, Ed Skrein, who left a strong impression as a villain in 'Deadpool' and appeared in popular works such as 'Alita: Battle Angel' and 'Game of Thrones', plays 'Fuzz', a romantic DJ who falls in love with Mona at first sight, and child actor Evan Whitten plays 'Fuzz'. Craig Robinson, who played Little Rock Spirit Charlie and starred in 'The Office' as well as 'The War', plays the role of Unlucky Cop Harold, raising expectations for the acting ensemble.
'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' is a new film directed and written by director Anna Lily Amirpour, who has stolen the hearts of cinephiles around the world with her unique world of work and fascinating mise-en-scène, raising expectations. Director Anna Lily Amirpour swept leading film festivals, including the Sundance Film Festival, with 'The Vampire Girl Who Walks the Night', which is considered a phenomenal debut film, and won the Special Jury Award at the Venice Film Festival with 'The Bad Batch'.
In addition, cinematographer Pawel Pogozelski of the Ari Aster division, who worked on 'Hereditary', 'Midsommar' and 'Beau Is Afraid', and producer John Lesher of 'Birdman', who won the Academy Award for Best Picture, are participating. With the joining of talented production crews, the highly complete, well-made film ‘Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon’ was born.
Along with the news that 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' has been confirmed to be released in Korea, a launch poster that overwhelms the eye with its dreamy and ecstatic visuals has been released. The poster stimulates curiosity by showing Mona standing alone under a large red full moon on a dark night, staring blankly somewhere.
In addition, the unique atmosphere surrounding Mona further heightens expectations for a variety of attractions, including the adventures she will experience as she enters the world in search of perfect freedom, the friends she will meet, and the unpredictable story. The launching video provides a glimpse into the powerful performance of actor Jeon Jong-seo, who transforms into Mona, a mysterious being who escapes a closed ward in search of new freedom.
Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr
