The films "Pillow" and "Handsome Guys" won the Special Jury Prize and the Audience Award in the Competition Division at the 57th Chesses International Fantastic Film Festival, respectively.
The Chesses International Fantastic Film Festival in Spain is considered one of the world's three largest Fantastic Film festivals along with the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival and Portugal's Fantastic Film Festival in Belgium.
The movie "Flamingo," which broke the history of the occult genre by surpassing the first 10 million viewers in Korea in 2024, drew favorable reviews from global audiences with its strong genre charm, acting by actors representing Korea, and excellent directing. Above all, he won the Special Jury Prize at this year's Chesses International Fantastic Film Festival and became a global topical film.
The unique occult comedy film "Handsome Guys" also won the audience award in the Panorama section of the competition, captivating domestic and foreign audiences. Angel SALA CORBIé, executive chairman of the Chesse Film Festival, said of Handsome Guys, "It's a work that stands out for its brilliant and pleasant development. "The harmony and combination of various genres, including the original and the setting of evil spirits, is excellent," he praised.
As such, the two Korean films are continuously reporting the news of winning the Chesses International Fantastic Film Festival, proving the power of Korean works.
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