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[Interview] 'HOMEWARD BOUND' Director Kim Dae-hwan:

[Interview] 'HOMEWARD BOUND' Director Kim Dae-hwan: "The most uncomfortable people in the world are family."

"The perspective of a child looking at their parents has not been well addressed in Korean cinema, so I really wanted to do it."
Cineplay Lee Hwa-jung Guest ReporterFor Director Kim Dae-hwan, 'family' was the most important unit that composed the film. The lingering feelings left in the disbanded family in his debut film 〈Homeward Bound〉 (2016) acted as a 'stumbling block' for the newlywed couple in his second film 〈First...
30th Busan International Film Festival: 10 Must-See Anticipated Films!

30th Busan International Film Festival: 10 Must-See Anticipated Films!

Cultural Planner HachiThe Busan International Film Festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is about to kick off. As time has passed, the weight of the film festival has changed, but this year, especially with the announcement of an unprecedented guest lineup, there is heartwarming...
Until the Day We No Longer Need Bechdel Day! Meeting with Bechdelian Creators of 'Jeongnyeoni', 'Victory', 'High Five', and the Bechdel Day 2025 Event

Until the Day We No Longer Need Bechdel Day! Meeting with Bechdelian Creators of 'Jeongnyeoni', 'Victory', 'High Five', and the Bechdel Day 2025 Event

There is a festival born with the goal of extinction. Bechdel Day is an event that ironically started with the aim of 'disappearing'. Until the day when works that realize the value of gender equality become commonplace, 'Bechdel Day' was established to reflect on the representation of gender...
Paris Jackson Criticizes Michael Jackson Biopic...

Paris Jackson Criticizes Michael Jackson Biopic..."Targeting Fans with Fantasies"

Denies involvement in film production and points out issues with Hollywood biopics
Paris Jackson (27), daughter of the late "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, has made strong criticisms regarding her father's biopic set to be released next year. Hollywood media outlets Variety and Deadline reported on the 4th that Paris expressed her discomfort through an Instagram story, denying...

"Are You Coming to Save Us?" The Last Cry of a Girl from Gaza that Resonated at the Venice Film Festival

A film based on true events depicting the horrors of war, receiving applause for 20 minutes
According to the German DPA news agency, a film based on the horrific experiences of a 6-year-old girl from Gaza was unveiled at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, moving the audience to tears. The 90-minute film "The Voice of Hind Rjab," directed by Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania,...
Dwayne Johnson Looks Unrecognizably Thin:

Dwayne Johnson Looks Unrecognizably Thin: "I Wanted to Break My Fixed Image"

Showcases a New Side as a Drug-Addicted UFC Fighter
Dwayne Johnson (53), a Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler, is receiving positive reviews for his serious acting transformation in a new film, as reported by U. S. media including The New York Times on the 3rd .
Director Park Chan-wook's 'Nothing Can Be Done' Confirmed as Korea's Entry for Next Year's Academy Awards!

Director Park Chan-wook's 'Nothing Can Be Done' Confirmed as Korea's Entry for Next Year's Academy Awards!

Recognized for Competitiveness with North American Distributor on the Theme of Dismissal
Director Park Chan-wook's latest work 'Nothing Can Be Done' has been selected as Korea's representative for the International Feature Film category at next year's Academy Awards. The Korean Film Council announced the results of the evaluation on the 3rd, stating that this work has the highest...
'Maybe Happy Ending' Reborn as a Movie, Premiering on October 2!

'Maybe Happy Ending' Reborn as a Movie, Premiering on October 2!

Korean Original Musical, Tony Award Winner in 6 Categories, Exclusive Screening Next Month at Megabox
The Korean original musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' is reborn as a movie, set to be exclusively released at Megabox on the 2nd of next month. This work has garnered attention by winning 6 categories at this year's Tony Awards in the United States.
[Interview] '3670' Director Park Jun-ho, Actors Jo Yoo-hyun, Kim Hyun-mok,

[Interview] '3670' Director Park Jun-ho, Actors Jo Yoo-hyun, Kim Hyun-mok, "Queer Community, Now We Can Speak!"②

Cineplay Guest Reporter Lee Hwa-jung※ The interview with Director Park Jun-ho, Actors Jo Yoo-hyun, and Kim Hyun-mok for 〈3670〉 continues from the first related article. The main filming locations of the movie are real places. It seems like the actors' preparations were based on that reality.
Is It Not Okay to Show My Face? Actors Taking on New Challenges

Is It Not Okay to Show My Face? Actors Taking on New Challenges

It may seem somewhat indifferent to attach the words ‘challenge’ or ‘transformation’ to every performance by actors who are professionals in acting. However, among the films being released from late August to early September, there are numerous films where the actors' challenges stand out.