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EBS Documentary Series

EBS Documentary Series "Witness of the Era"... From 91-year-old Shin Goo and 99-year-old Nora No to Son Suk-hee, Kim Yoon-a, and Lee Se-dol — 12 masters in a weighty spotlight

Premiering Aug. 2, the series shines a light on 12 icons of pop-culture. Behind-the-scenes stories include Yoo Hae-jin’s “Shin Goo Scholarship” anecdotes
The views of 12 people who span the era, tracing turning points in pop culture EBS presents the documentary series “Witness of the Era. ” On its Aug. 2 premiere, actor Shin Goo is in the spotlight. On the Sept. 9 second broadcast, it will spotlight Nora No, a living legend of Korean fashion.
“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

After making his stage debut in 1959, he became the nation’s father in “Rural Diary”… From becoming the first civilian appointed honorary senior superintendent general to his recent work “Chief Inspector 1958,” he left a major mark on Korean broadcasting history
A 70-year legacy of the “nation’s father,” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people Actor Choi Bul-am (born Choi Young-han), who died on the 30th at age 87, spent nearly 70 years in step with modern Korean history, perfectly embodying the unassuming face of a neighbor.
'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

A 67-year acting career, from 'Chief Inspector' to 'Country Diaries' He died Thursday night while receiving hospital treatment; tributes pour in from across society
A towering figure who remained close to the public brings a 67-year acting career to a close Actor Choi Bool-am (birth name Choi Young-han), known as “the nation’s father” for sharing in South Korea’s joys and sorrows, died on the 29th at the age of 87.
Anne Hathaway’s 2026: Five Releases, One Remarkable Year

Anne Hathaway’s 2026: Five Releases, One Remarkable Year

Many actors lit up theaters this year, but if you had to pick one to symbolize 2026, Anne Hathaway would be a strong candidate. Hathaway has appeared in five films this year (by domestic release date), starting with 〈The Devil Wears Prada 2〉.
Why 'Digger' Had to Lie

Why 'Digger' Had to Lie

Box-office prospects were already more or less lost, yet 〈Digger〉 is earning strong reviews from audiences. Of course, some viewers dislike it as critics did before release, but in South Korea (as of Oct. 7) it has a Watcha score of 3. 8 and a CGV Golden Egg of 92%, earning especially strong marks.
“You Can’t Thrive Alone”: Jeju Women’s Film Festival brings 29 films to the screen after beating 460-to-1 odds

“You Can’t Thrive Alone”: Jeju Women’s Film Festival brings 29 films to the screen after beating 460-to-1 odds

The festival will run from the 15th to the 18th at Lotte Cinema’s Jeju Yeondong branch, with 19 screenings and 22 participating teams creating a space for dialogue.
A screen for solidarity and coexistence: “You Can’t Thrive Alone” “The 27th Jeju Women’s Film Festival” will open at Lotte Cinema’s Jeju Yeondong branch for four days, from the 15th through the 18th, under the slogan “You Can’t Thrive Alone.
François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger’: Faithful Adaptation or Seductive Subversion?

François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger’: Faithful Adaptation or Seductive Subversion?

Albert Camus’ 「The Stranger」, long considered a near-untouchable text for filmmakers, returns to the screen in François Ozon’s bold adaptation — one that restores the colonial Algerian context the novel left at the margins. “Mother died today. Or maybe yesterday.
Critic Kim Na-hee on 'The Assassins': “With the Pen, the Body and Music” ②

Critic Kim Na-hee on 'The Assassins': “With the Pen, the Body and Music” ②

※ 〈The Assassins〉 review continues from Part 1. This article contains spoilers for the film.
Critic Kim Na-hee on ‘Assassin(s),’ “With a Pen, With the Body, and Through Music” ①

Critic Kim Na-hee on ‘Assassin(s),’ “With a Pen, With the Body, and Through Music” ①

※ This article includes plot developments from the latter part of the film and its epilogue. ​ Heo Jin-ho’s 〈Assassin 〉 rings out with six gunshots. But what the film tracks to the end is not the bullets, but the questions left behind where the shots passed. Who fired. How many rounds were fired.
Julia Ducournau’s ‘Alpha’ May Be the Year’s Most Polarizing Film

Julia Ducournau’s ‘Alpha’ May Be the Year’s Most Polarizing Film

Director Julia Ducournau, who won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival with the film 〈Titane〉, returns with her new work 〈Alpha〉. Ducournau built a distinctive cinematic worldview by depicting forbidden desire with striking mise-en-scène in films such as 〈Raw〉 and 〈Titane〉.