Veteran actress Lee to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at FWF
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Veteran actress Lee Kyung-hee will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Festival of Women Filmmakers.
Lee, 74, was chosen by Women in Film, the organizers of the festival, for her cinematic contributions throughout the '50s and '60s, which include appearances in films like "Simcheongjeon (Story of Simcheong)" and "Janghwahongryeon (A Tale of Two Sisters)". Lee's performance in melodramas gave her the nickname "Queen of Tears".
"Since debuting in 1955 through 'Mangnani Biseo (The Rogue Secretary)', Lee's passion for acting is evident in the appearances in films she makes to this day. She is one of the most distinguished women in film", Women in Film said in a press release.
Lee will receive a trophy and 2 million won ($2,000) at a ceremony held at MiroSpace Theater in Gwanghwamun, downtown Seoul on Dec. 14.
The screening of movies and documentaries as well as a seminar titled "The Making and an Approach to Cultural Diversity and Film" will precede the ceremony.
The Festival of Women Filmakers was established in 2000 by Women in Film to create a friendly network for female film professionals.
Lee, 74, was chosen by Women in Film, the organizers of the festival, for her cinematic contributions throughout the '50s and '60s, which include appearances in films like "Simcheongjeon (Story of Simcheong)" and "Janghwahongryeon (A Tale of Two Sisters)". Lee's performance in melodramas gave her the nickname "Queen of Tears".
"Since debuting in 1955 through 'Mangnani Biseo (The Rogue Secretary)', Lee's passion for acting is evident in the appearances in films she makes to this day. She is one of the most distinguished women in film", Women in Film said in a press release.
Lee will receive a trophy and 2 million won ($2,000) at a ceremony held at MiroSpace Theater in Gwanghwamun, downtown Seoul on Dec. 14.
The screening of movies and documentaries as well as a seminar titled "The Making and an Approach to Cultural Diversity and Film" will precede the ceremony.
The Festival of Women Filmakers was established in 2000 by Women in Film to create a friendly network for female film professionals.
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