The movie ‘Breakthrough’ has received a love call from the 43rd Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival following the Berlin International Film Festival.

According to distributor NEW on the 20th, ‘Breakthrough’ is a work that depicts an intense confrontation between Jo-gak, a legendary killer who has been active in an organization that deals with cockroach-like humans for 40 years, and Tu-u, a mysterious killer who has chased him his whole life. It has been officially invited to the thriller genre competition section of the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival, which will be held from April 8th to April 20th.

The Brussels Fantastic Film Festival is considered one of the world‘s top three fantastic film festivals, along with the Sitges Film Festival and the Fantasporto Film Festival. Among Korean films, ‘Breakthrough’ was officially invited to the international competition section in 2024, and ‘Sleep’ won the Best New Director Award.

The Brussels Fantastic Film Festival stated the reason for the selection, “Along with actress Lee Hye-young’s passionate performance as the deadly old man who threatens John Wick, Min Kyu-dong delivers a visually dazzling thriller,” and added that they expect the birth of a unique character and a well-made work that we‘ve never seen before.

This invitation is especially meaningful as it marks the third meeting between director Min Kyu-dong and the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival. Director Min Kyu-dong was first invited for his debut film, “Whispering Corridors 2,” and went on to win the Silver Raven Award for “Scary Stories 2.” ‘Breakthrough’, which was officially invited to the 75th Berlin International Film Festival early this year and garnered attention as a global hit, is raising expectations for the birth of a well-made action drama amidst the flood of love calls from all over the world.

Meanwhile, ‘Breakthrough’ will be released on May 1st.



Reporter Seungmi Lee smlee@donga.com

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