{"id":6481,"date":"2024-09-27T13:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T05:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/director-ryoo-seung-wans-i-the-executioner-shines-at-cannes-toronto-film-festivals\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T13:13:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T05:13:00","slug":"director-ryoo-seung-wans-i-the-executioner-shines-at-cannes-toronto-film-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=6481","title":{"rendered":"Director Ryoo Seung-Wan\u2019s &#8220;I, The Executioner&#8221; Shines At Cannes &#038; Toronto Film Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Director Ryoo Seung-wan\u2019s new action crime movie \u201cI, the Executioner,\u201d starring Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hae-in, has garnered global attention by receiving consecutive invitations to the Cannes Film Festival in May, and the Toronto International Film Festival this month. <\/p>\n<p>Officially selected for the Midnight Screening section of the 77th Festival de Cannes, \u201cI, the Executioner\u201d made its world premiere to widespread acclaim from international media. Screen Daily praised it as \u201cthe most flawless, astonishing action since \u2018John Wick: Chapter 4\u2019 \u2013 a sequel that surpasses the original,\u201d while the South China Morning Post described it as \u201cmore intense action, more solid storytelling, and a rollercoaster experience.\u201d Reuters highlighted Ryoo Seung-wan as a director who promises \u201cfresh action and relatable themes,\u201d and The Hollywood Reporter lauded his direction as a combination of \u201centertaining action with sharp psychological and social exploration.\u201d Cinemateaser noted that it is \u201ca sequel that does not disappoint, arriving nearly 10 years after the commercially successful \u2018Veteran.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zZuGu6rE0_w?si=iGDETN_vqPTir_hj\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ryoo, who received his first invitation to Cannes in 19 years since \u201cCrying Fist,\u201d expressed his deep gratitude, stating, \u201cIt took 50 years to get here (Lumi\u00e8re Theatre). It\u2019s truly an honor and a meaningful moment,\u201d reflecting his lifelong dedication to film. Moreover, Cannes festival director Thierry Fr\u00e9maux\u2019s high praise that the film is \u201ceven more impressive on the big screen\u201d heightens anticipation among prospective audiences.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, \u201cI, the Executioner\u201d was also invited to the Special Presentations section of the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from September 5 to September 15. Ryoo was previously invited to the Gala Presentation section in 2023 with \u201cSmugglers\u201d and to the Vanguard section in 2015 with \u201cVeteran.\u201d Receiving love calls from some of the world\u2019s most prestigious film festivals, \u201cI, the Executioner\u201d continues to prove its universal appeal and artistic merit, demonstrating the power of cinematic entertainment that transcends borders.<\/p>\n<p>In \u201cI, the Executioner,\u201d Detective Seo Do-cheol (Hwang Jung-min) and his Major Crimes Investigation Division continue to tirelessly track down criminals day and night, often at the expense of their personal lives. When the murder of a professor reveals links to past cases, suspicions of a serial killer arise, plunging the country into turmoil. As Major Crimes delves into the investigation, the killer taunts them by publicly releasing a teaser online, indicating the next victim, and intensifying the chaos. To tackle the escalating threat, the team brings in idealistic rookie officer Park Sun-woo (Jung Hae-in), leading to unexpected twists as they solve the case.<\/p>\n<p>Only in cinemas starting September 25, \u201cI, the Executioner,\u201d from CJ ENM, is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company. #ITheExecutioner<\/p>\n<h6><credit>Photo &#038; Video Credit: \u201cWarner Bros. 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