- South Korean Film 'Next So-hee' Conquers Film Festivals and French Box Office 목차
South Korean film 'Next So-hee,' directed by Jung Joo-ri and produced by Twin Plus Partners, has been making headlines for its success in France and Italy. The film has received numerous awards from prestigious film festivals and is captivating the French box office.
'Next So-hee' recently won the Best Feature Film Award in the Young Audience category at the 45th Creteil International Women's Film Festival, the Jury Prize at the 3rd Reims Polar Thriller Film Festival, and the Jury Prize at the 21st Florence Korean Film Festival. With more than 130 female filmmakers and 20,000 spectators in attendance, the Creteil International Women's Film Festival has established itself as a prominent event in the film industry since its inception in 1979.
The French new theme film festival REIMS POLAR 3e FESTIVAL DU FILM POLICIER, which held its first event in 2021, awarded 'Next So-hee' the Prix du jury, garnering attention from genre film lovers worldwide. The film continued its success by receiving the Jury Prize at the 21st Florence Korea Film Fest, which aims to introduce leading Korean films to Italy and promote cultural exchange between the two countries.
Since its release on the 5th, 'Next So-hee' has been praised by leading French media outlets. The film has not only gained attention for its cinematic quality in Korea but also in France. In its second week of release, the film attracted 51,688 viewers, further solidifying its position in the Korean film industry.
As the first Korean independent art film to surpass 100,000 viewers in 2023, 'Next So-hee' has received strong recommendations from audiences who consider it a "must-see movie for all citizens." The film tells the story of a high school girl who goes on field training to her call center and a female detective who has questions about it, featuring Kim Si-eun and Bae Doo-na, and directed by Jung Joo-ri.