The film 'A Girl with Closed Eyes', starring actors Kim Min-ha and Choi Hee-seo and directed by Jeon Sun-young, is making waves at international film festivals, receiving invitations and accolades.
Jointly produced by People Entertainment and Heart-to-Heart Films, 'A Girl with Closed Eyes' is a thriller that unfolds a complex and tense narrative involving a criminal and a detective who reunite following the death of a bestselling author.
After its premiere at the '29th Busan International Film Festival' last year, where it was met with enthusiastic responses from audiences, 'A Girl with Closed Eyes' has continued to garner attention this year with invitations from global film festivals.
At the '43rd Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival' held in April, the film won the Emerging Raven Award for Best New Director, followed by winning the Newcomer Award at the 2025 'Rome Asia Film Festival', further establishing its artistic merit. Additionally, it was chosen as the closing film for the '23rd Florence Korean Film Festival' and was featured in a touring screening across seven cities in Germany during the 'German Fantasy Film Fest Night'.
Moreover, it was the closing film at the '14th Brazil Sao Paulo Korean Film Festival' and was screened at the Lincoln Center during the '24th New York Asian Film Festival', receiving warm interest from prestigious international film festivals and heightening anticipation for the film.
Having gained recognition abroad, 'A Girl with Closed Eyes' is currently in discussions for a domestic release.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)