Lee Chang-dong to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Malaysia's MIFFest 2026
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Naman Ramachandran
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Summary
South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), running July 18-25, 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. The festival will showcase 65 films from 35 countries and regions in 27 languages, including multiple premieres. MIFFest president Joanne Goh praised Lee as a filmmaker whose work resonates across cultures.
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· 1 pulleda filmmaker whose work continues to resonate across cultures and generations
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