'' Poetry '' ( ) is a 2010 South Korean drama film written and directed by Lee Chang-dong . It tells the story of a suburban woman in her 60s who begins to develop an interest in poetry while struggling with Alzheimer 's disease and her irresponsible grandson . Yoon Jeong-hee stars in the leading role , which was her first role in a film since 1994 . The film was selected for the main competition at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival , where it won the Best Screenplay Award . Other accolades include the Grand Bell Awards for Best Picture and Best Actress , the Blue Dragon Film Awards for Best Actress , the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress , and the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Achievement in Directing and Best Performance by an Actress
2010 Cannes Film Festival
2010 Cannes Film Festival
Poetry (film)