AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVenice Film Festival: May el-Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown” won the Golden Lion at Venice, with John Malkovich taking best actor for “Wild Horse Nine.” Maggie Gyllenhaal, jury president, brushed off claims the win was a “political statement,” saying she simply backed a film made by a woman. K-Cinema Spotlight: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung congratulated director Lee Chang-dong after his “Possible Love” won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize, calling it a boost for Korean cinema’s global reach. Seoul Shopping Scene: Myeong-dong (Jung-gu) led foreign-card spending in Seoul in Q2 2026, pulling in 568.4 billion won and nearly a quarter of the city’s total share, even as other districts like Seongsu and Yeouido grew faster in visitors. TV Industry Policy: Korea unveiled a plan to revive its TV sector, aiming for a 30 trillion won market by 2030 and pushing financial restructuring to protect local production IP. Sports & Culture Crossovers: South Korea’s men beat Japan 100-83 to top Group A at the Asian Games, while “Birds on Ice,” a Ladakhi ice-hockey film, was selected for Busan’s Asian Cinema showcase.
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