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Director Hong Sangsoo's Cannes-Bound Film Sparks Excitement

5/14/2025

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South Korean director Hong Sangsoo's latest film, *What Does That Nature Say to You*, is generating buzz ahead of its Cannes debut, where he will be a jury member. This poignant tale of a poet's day with his girlfriend's family has captivated audiences in Europe and Asia. Meanwhile, the horror flick *Noise* is also making waves, with promising sales ahead of its summer release in Korea.

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South Korean director Hong Sangsoo's latest film, *What Does That Nature Say to You*, is generating buzz ahead of its Cannes debut, where he will be a jury member. This poignant tale of a poet's day with his girlfriend's family has captivated audiences in Europe and Asia. Meanwhile, the horror flick *Noise* is also making waves, with promising sales ahead of its summer release in Korea.