Korean films, stars nominated for U.S. Green Globe Awards
Asiae.co.kr — March 13, 2010
Some of the biggest names in the South Korean film industry, as well as its most noted productions, have been nominated in multiple categories at this year's Hollywood-based Green Globe Film Awards.
According to the event’s official webpage, a number of Korea's top movie stars and films will compete in this year's "International Film Awards Theme: Asia" segment of the event which recognizes movies, actors and directors in the Eastern region of the globe.
Noteworthy nominees include Song Kang-ho for film “Thirst,” Ha Jung-woo for “Take Off” and Kim Myeong-min for “Closer to Heaven” in the category for best international actor.
Actress Ha Ji-won from "Closer to Heaven," Kim Ok-vin from "Thirst" and Kim Hae-ja from "Mother" are in the running for best international actress.
Films by Korea's two most critically acclaimed directors are also in competition -- "Thirst" by Park Chan-wook and "Mother" by Bong Joon-ho, the latter also a nominee for best international director -- to own the title of best international film.
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