A Traveler’s Needs by Hong Sangsoo – now in Theaters
18 February 2025
The highly anticipated A Traveler’s Needs, directed by the renowned South Korean filmmaker Hong Sangsoo, has finally arrived in theaters. With grace and delicacy, he once again directs the extraordinary Isabelle Huppert. Winner of the Silver Bear – Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, this enigmatic, airy, and luminous film explores the power of language as both a bridge and a barrier in human relationships—an encounter that fosters deep connections while also fueling misunderstandings and unbridgeable emotional distances.
At the heart of the story is the mysterious Iris, a woman traveling in search of herself. Little is known about her, except that her daily life unfolds through small gestures, unusual habits, and enigmatic encounters.
A Traveler’s Needs is now playing in Italian theaters from February 13, distributed by Filmclub Distribuzione by Minerva Pictures, exclusively in its original version with subtitles. A must-see for all lovers of auteur cinema!