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[Photo &] Fan Bingbing and Isabelle Huppert Shine… BIFAN’s Glitzy Opening Marks Its 30th Anniversary

[Photo &] Fan Bingbing and Isabelle Huppert Shine… BIFAN’s Glitzy Opening Marks Its 30th Anniversary

'Humanoid Robots and the Coexistence of Humans' is the theme, with 321 genre films from 50 countries running through Dec. 12… From Jet Li’s new work to first-time reveals by major filmmakers, the lineup is packed
A genre-film hub that screens the future, completing 30 years of legacyThe Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival , which has led the cutting edge of the world’s genre film scene beyond Asia, opened on the 2nd with an overwhelming scale as it charted its 30th course.
Cannes Film Festival Two Wins: “Secret Agent” Brings the Stench of Authoritarianism Into 1970s Brazil’s Everyday Life

Cannes Film Festival Two Wins: “Secret Agent” Brings the Stench of Authoritarianism Into 1970s Brazil’s Everyday Life

A political thriller that swept 102 festival awards worldwide. It exposes the absurdity of military dictatorship through an ordinary citizen’s attempt to flee.
When brutality reigns, being ordinary becomes a crimeBrazil under the hard-edged blade of a military dictatorship in 1977. The reality facing ‘Marcelo’ (played by Wagner Moura) is pure, surreal terror. A rotting corpse sprawled on a gas station floor, and the ugly face of state power—geared more...
[New Film] Cannes Opener “Live One Day” Features Celine Dion’s Beloved Songs in a Musical

[New Film] Cannes Opener “Live One Day” Features Celine Dion’s Beloved Songs in a Musical

A love triangle tied to a star chef’s return to her hometown. The opener of the 78th Cannes Film Festival blends French classics with a playful narrative
French musical evolution that captures both taste and hearingThe unexpected homecoming of a star chef has been reborn on screen as a captivating new variation. The French musical film ‘Live One Day’ breaks away from the rules of a typical romantic comedy, throwing an original aesthetic—where food...
A Win in 10 Days Shatters Records, Surpassing 3 Million Tickets and Changing the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie Genre With “Gun-chae”

A Win in 10 Days Shatters Records, Surpassing 3 Million Tickets and Changing the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie Genre With “Gun-chae”

Yeon Sang-ho’s latest film, “Gun-chae,” hits the break-even point at the fastest pace of the year, underscoring the box-office power of a Cannes Film Festival invitee.
A Win in 10 Days Signals an Overwhelming Hit for “Gun-chae,” the Film That Changes the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie GenreThe hit formula for Korea’s zombie blockbuster has been rewritten. Director Yeon Sang-ho’s new film “Gun-chae” surged to an early break-even moment by drawing more than 3.
'We Never Cross the Line' Opens 27th Jeonju International Film Festival… 237 Films Screening From 54 Countries

'We Never Cross the Line' Opens 27th Jeonju International Film Festival… 237 Films Screening From 54 Countries

Jeonju International Film Festival, which just opened today. From awarding the Ahn Seong-gi Merit Award to screening 237 films, the film festival runs for 10 days
A Bold Opening, the Red Carpet Scene at the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival'We Never Cross the Line' opened on the 29th with a provocative slogan. The festival kicked off with the 'Red Carpet' event held at the Korea Sori Culture Hall.
'Sato-San and Sato-San' Kishii Yukino Sweeps Major Japanese Film Awards and Receives an Invitation to the Cannes Film Festival

'Sato-San and Sato-San' Kishii Yukino Sweeps Major Japanese Film Awards and Receives an Invitation to the Cannes Film Festival

A Hyper-Realism Drama Portraying 15 Years of Love and a Fracture in Reality
Kishii Yukino, a powerhouse actress who represents the Japanese film industry, once again precisely digs into audiences’ hearts through the film 〈Sato-San and Sato-San〉. Set for release on April 29, this work is quickly emerging as one of the most anticipated titles of the first half of the year,...
John Travolta’s Directorial Debut Invited to Cannes: A Glamorous Return

John Travolta’s Directorial Debut Invited to Cannes: A Glamorous Return

After decades as a global star, John Travolta returns to Cannes in style with his first time directing—driven by his lifelong passion for flying
“Pulp Fiction” Legend “John Travolta” Returns to the Croisette as a DirectorHollywood’s timeless icon “John Travolta” makes a dazzling return to the Cannes Film Festival with his directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach”, fueled by his long-held passion for flight.
Super Sensory Body Horror Romance 'Else' Releases on March 19!

Super Sensory Body Horror Romance 'Else' Releases on March 19!

Toronto Midnight Madness Buzz Title… "Everything You See Becomes Your Body"
The groundbreaking new film 〈Else〉, which has captivated genre film fans worldwide, is set to release domestically on March 19. The main poster and trailer, showcasing the bizarre premise of human bodies merging with objects and featuring intense visual aesthetics, have also been revealed.

"Capturing the Wind, Feeling Alive"... Director Sho Miyake Talks About Shim Eun-kyung and the Purpose of Cinema

Visiting Korea with 'Travel and Days' for the Locarno Golden Leopard Award... "Shim Eun-kyung is an actress who embodies beauty and fun"
"The expression 'real feeling' in the movie's dialogue is the most essential. I hope the audience can feel a renewed sense of 'being alive' through this film. "Sho Miyake, the current and most notable cineaste in the Japanese film industry, visited Korea.
The World of Love: A Review by Cineplay Journalists

The World of Love: A Review by Cineplay Journalists

Before its release, a film that fellow filmmakers actively promoted was released on October 22. The film 〈The World of Love〉 was invited to the competition section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, making it the first Korean film to do so.