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The AI-generated film 'The Man in Hanbok' won the Grand Award at the 2nd Korea Artificial Intelligence Film Festival. The film depicts a fictional encounter between Joseon scientist Jang Yeong-sil and Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

'The Man in Hanbok' Awarded Grand Prize at AI Film Festival

Lee Sang-hoon's AI-directed film, 'The Man in Hanbok,' clinched the Grand Award at the '2nd Korea Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (KACF).' This film utilized generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to portray a hypothetical encounter between Joseon scientist Jang Yeong-sil and Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci.

Fusion of AI Technology and Cinematic Art

'The Man in Hanbok' is based on the imaginative premise of Jang Yeong-sil, who disappeared from historical records, meeting Leonardo da Vinci in Renaissance Italy. The film is praised for successfully demonstrating the convergence of AI technology and cinematic art, embodying the core values of the Korea Artificial Intelligence Film Festival.

*Source: 파이낸스투데이 (2026-03-14)*