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| ▲This photo, provided by Netflix show scene of the movie 'Kill Bongsoon.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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| ▲This photo shows director Byun Sung-hyun. (Yonhap) |
SEOUL February 19 (Yonhap) -- “After meeting actress Jeon Do-yeon, I have learned that actress has very different aspects as actress and mother figure, when seeing such contradicting perspectives I thought to myself what could be the most contradicting characters which would suit the actress, and that is how I came up with the job specification of a killer for the movie.” addressed director Byun Sung-hyun who has been invited to Berlin International Film Festival with his movie “Kill Boksoon” under the segment of Special Screening on February 18 (Berlin time).
Director Byun Sung-hyun who has visited Berlin in order to participate at the Berlin International film festival participated in an interview with Yonhap News Agency addressed “To be honest, actress Jeon Do-hyun approached me with a different scenario to work together on, however I provided her with the counter offer of ‘Kill Bongsoon’ which I have written.”
Unlike the movie “The Merciless,” from 2016, “Kingmaker in 2021,” the upcoming movie “Kill Boksoon” showcases female protagonist as solo protagonist throughout the movie. “The reason for such configuration is because I wanted to work with actress Jeon Do-yeon.” director Byun Sung-hyun chuckled throughout his interview with Yonhap News Agency.
“When working on the production, I have address actress with different directions, when presented with various directions which she has not expected actress Jeon Do-yeon stated she had fun receiving various directions from the director.” adding “Towards the end of the movie there is a scene where actress Jeon Do-yeon stares at Sol Kyung-gu, I asked the actress to showcase three of very different emotions while staring at Sol Kyung-gu, and she managed to fit right into my direction and successfully showcased three various looks.” director Byun Sung-hyun addressed Jeon Do-yeon’s acting with great complement.
This will be director Byun Sung-hyun’s first time being invited to Berlin International film festival.
“I personally thought my style of movies are very off topic with Berlin International film festival, however when I first got the call I was thrilled and overwhelmed with happiness,” adding “I an very excited to be here.” addressed director Byun Sung-hyun throughout his interview.
After its premiere in Berlin International Film Festival under Special segment, the movie “Kill Bongsoon” will premiere through Netflix in March to 190 various nations.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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