Director Yeon Sang-ho’s new film ‘Gunche’ has been officially invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, and the official screening schedule has finally been revealed!
Director Yeon Sang-ho and the film’s lead stars, including Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-bin, and Kim Shin-rok, will attend the official Midnight Screening and red carpet event at the Grand Théâtre Lumière on May 15 (Friday) at 12:30 AM local time (May 16, 0:30 AM).
With an incredible casting lineup and the involvement of ‘zombie master’ Director Yeon Sang-ho, ‘Gunche’ has already been generating massive hype. It is expected to capture the attention of the global press and film industry professionals at its world premiere. The movie tells the story of isolated survivors trapped in a building locked down due to a mysterious infection, fighting against infected individuals who evolve in unpredictable ways.
The actors, some of whom are walking the Cannes red carpet for the first time with ‘Gunche’, shared their excitement. Jun Ji-hyun said, “I’m truly happy and honored to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival where filmmakers from all over the world gather. I’m excited to present my first work with Director Yeon Sang-ho on such a meaningful stage. I will do my best to show the power of Korean genre films to global audiences.” Koo Kyo-hwan added, “I wonder how our film will resonate with local audiences across the distance and time. I want to deeply communicate with the audience in Cannes, where there is a passionate heat for cinema, and fully enjoy those precious moments.” Ji Chang-wook expressed, “I will do my best to promote the film so that the efforts of not only the actors but all the staff who dedicated themselves to the work can shine brightly on the world stage.” Shin Hyun-bin shared, “The first meeting with the audience is always exciting and nerve-wracking, so I’m even more thrilled to start that at the Cannes Film Festival.” Finally, Kim Shin-rok said, “I’m happy and honored to be part of this in the home of cinema. I hope ‘Gunche’ leaves a deep impression on the filmmakers from around the world gathered in Cannes.”
After its first reveal at the Cannes Film Festival, ‘Gunche’ will be released for domestic audiences on May 21.
