Neon Buys Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' Before Cannes
Why it matters: Neon's acquisition of 'Hope' could extend its record six-year Palme d'Or winning streak at Cannes.
- Neon secured the distribution rights for 'Hope,' adding to their impressive streak of Cannes Palme d'Or winners, two of which also won Best Picture Oscars.
- Na Hong-jin, known for redefining Korean genre cinema with hits like 'The Wailing,' directs 'Hope,' which he says features 'extraordinary' collective performances from its cast.
- Thierry Fremaux, Cannes artistic director, highlighted 'Hope' for its genre-shifting narrative and unique storytelling, calling it a story 'no part of history that’s ever been told before'.
- Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander lead an international cast including South Korean stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Hoyeon in the thriller about a town confronting an unknown mystery after a tiger sighting.
Neon has acquired the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller 'Hope' from acclaimed Korean director Na Hong-jin, starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and a strong Korean ensemble, ahead of its Cannes Film Festival premiere. Cannes artistic director Thierry Fremaux teases the film as a genre-bending, unprecedented story, while Na Hong-jin praises his cast's dedicated performances.
