Jason Yu's Debut Feature Secures Grand Prix at Festival International du Film Fantastique de Gerardmer

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At the Festival International du Film Fantastique de Gerardmer, the horror film "Sleep," featuring the late actor Lee Sun-kyun, has been awarded the best picture honor. The Grand Prix was claimed by Jason Yu for his debut feature, continuing the festival's tradition of recognizing outstanding horror, mystery, and sci-fi films since 1994. 

▲ Courtesy of Lotte EntertainmentThis accolade follows the footsteps of previous winners "Janghwa, Hongryeon" by Kim Jee-woon in 2004 and "Bedeviled" by Jang Cheol-soo in 2011, who also secured the top prize at the festival.

"Sleep" narrates the chilling tale of newlyweds whose lives take a terrifying turn when the husband exhibits peculiar behavior while asleep. The film was featured in the Cannes Critics' Week section at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, a segment dedicated to the works of emerging directors showcasing their first and second films.

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