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Korean movies captured top awards at the 44th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, Spain.

Director Na Hong-jin was named best director for his action-thriller “The Yellow Sea” in the official competition section and the team of brothers Park Chan-wook and Park Chan-kyong was awarded best motion picture for their fantasy-horror film “Night Fishing” in the Noves Visions category. The film, which was shot entirely on an iPhone, also won the Golden Bear for best short at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival.

Director Ryoo Seung-wan’s “The Unjust” won the best motion picture award in a category recognizing movies produced in Asia and director Oh Sung-yoon’s animated film “Leafie” received an award for best Sitgest family film in the Gertie Award category for animation.

The annual festival, one of the most recognized festivals focusing on fantasy and horror films, takes place every October in the Catalonian coastal town of Sitges, located southwest of Barcelona. To get the full awards list, go to http://sitgesfilmfestival.com.


By Lee Sun-min


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