CultureLee Chang-dong ponders the ethics of the camera

Lee Chang-dong’s film Possible Love draws on a 2009 real-life case in which a Korean conglomerate dismissed a third of its workforce, or 2,600 people, after which many died by suicide. The film explores the aftermath of labor conflict, class, religion and human connection. In an interview, Lee discusses his political formation and the camera’s power to capture others.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 12:30Original