# Director Lee Chang-dong on eight-year hiatus, Venice film, and lifetime honor

Korean director Lee Chang-dong discusses his eight-year break before his Venice-bound film 'Possible Love' and receiving a lifetime achievement award at MIFFest. He reflects on how cinema connects him to something larger than himself. The interview highlights his enduring impact on world cinema.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/lee-chang-dong-possible-love-venice-miffest-honor-1236820290/) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:18:58 +0000