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▲ This photo, provided by Sonagi Pictures, shows the film "APORIA." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) |
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▲ This photo, provided by Creative Lab, shows the film "Hope." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Director Lee Ju-hyoung’s third feature film “APORIA” won a gold award at the 55th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival, according to the production company, Saturday.
The movie “APORIA” portrays the story of a Syrian refugee who has left his home country to avoid civil war and the difficulties he faces to meet his family. Real refugees and non-professional actors participated in this work based on a true story.
Director Lee produced films including “Red Family” (2013) and “Excavator” (2017).
Director Hong Jun-pyo’s “Hope” also won a silver award in the festival's short film category. The movie contains the message that if you don’t lose hope in chaos and darkness, you will see the light someday.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by An Hayeon.)
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