Director Lee Chang-dong Named Recipient of TIFF's Ebert Director Award, a First for a Korean Filmmaker

Director Lee Chang-dong has been named the recipient of the Ebert Director Award at the Toronto International Film Festival's Tribute Awards, making him the first Korean filmmaker to win the honor.

The Tribute Awards is an annual ceremony held by the Toronto International Film Festival to celebrate extraordinary cinematic achievements and contributions.

The Ebert Director Award is presented to directors who have made a significant impact on the film industry through groundbreaking and original work.

(Source: Toronto International Film Festival, Netflix)
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