Cannes Film Festival premiere
The film Hope was officially presented at last year's Cannes Film Festival, and it is now being shown in theaters this week. Directed by Na Hong-jin, known for The Chaser and The Strangers, the film blends action and science fiction elements.Positive reception in France
French critics have given Hope an average rating of 4.1 out of 5, making it the best film of the week, tied with the documentary Irish Travellers. The film has been particularly well received by the French press.Plot summary
The story follows a situation where reinforcements have gone to control forest fires, and all communications are cut off. At the Hope police station, Bum-seok and Sung-ae struggle to protect their village from the elderly population. Meanwhile, Sung-ki and his friends go in pursuit of the beast in the mountains but end up being targeted themselves.Themes and narrative
The narrative suggests that misfortune stems from ignorance, and after divergent opinions, it turns into a catastrophe that affects the entire universe. This theme is explored through the characters' actions and decisions in the face of chaos.French press praise
Sud Ouest praised Hope as "An amazing South Korean blockbuster" and gave it a 5/5 rating. Similarly, CinemaTeaser noted the film as "The unexpected return of the director of THE STRANGERS with a flamboyant blockbuster" and also gave it a 5/5.Additional critical acclaim
Other French publications, including L'Obs and Ecran Large, gave Hope high marks, with praise for its action sequences, monster elements, and bold approach to genre filmmaking. Le Parisien and Télé 7 Jours also highlighted the film's entertainment value and its clever use of Hollywood references.
