`Korean Directors Possible Candidates at Cannes

By Hwang Sung-hee

Korea Times Intern

There may be a possibility for two big name Korean film directors to compete in the Cannes International Film Festival, to be held in May 13 to 24. Park Chan-wook's newest release ``Thirst'' and Bong Jun-ho's new thriller ``Mother'' are the potential candidates, AFP reported Saturday.

Park Chan-wook, who won the top award at 2004 Cannes Film Festival for his internationally-acclaimed film ``Old Boy,'' will return to the movie scene with a vampire thriller, ``Thirst,'' after a three-year hiatus. It tells the story of a respectful priest (Song Kang-ho) who becomes a vampire after receiving a blood transfusion from an unknown source. The vampire-turned-priest then falls in love with his friend's wife (Kim Ok-bin) and the two lovers plot a murder. The movie is slated for release on April 30.