S. Korean thriller 'Thirst' sold to three foreign buyers at Cannes

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean film "Thirst" (Bakjwi) has been sold to three foreign buyers at the Cannes film festival and is expected to draw more overseas attention during the event, the movie's distributor, CJ Entertainment, said Friday.

The blood-soaked vampire film, created by Park Chan-wook, was sold to buyers from
Brazil, Spain and Turkey as of the second day of the Cannes International Film
Festival, CJ said.
"Thirst," which has drawn nearly 2 million viewers at home, was sold to 10
countries including France and Greece before its domestic release earlier this
month.
The film will be competing for the top prize at the Cannes along with 19 other
nominees. This is the second time Park has aimed for the top honor at the French
contest, after his 2004 win with "Oldboy." The winner will be announced on May
24.
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