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Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

“All tragedy begins with perspective. ” Director Na Hong-jin wrote that line in the director's note for 〈Hope〉. On July 15, the director's new film 〈Hope〉, invited to compete in the competition section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, is set for release.
‘Nambal’ Finalizes Casting of Go Yoon-jung! Builds a Perfect Lineup Following Lee Byung-hun

‘Nambal’ Finalizes Casting of Go Yoon-jung! Builds a Perfect Lineup Following Lee Byung-hun

The character Ae-ryeong, played by Go Yoon-jung, loses her family in an attack by Japanese pirates, and takes to the battlefield herself to rescue her younger brother held in Tsushima.
The film 〈Nambal〉, following Lee Byung-hun, has confirmed Go Yoon-jung’s casting, adding weight to the lineup. 〈Nambal〉 is a hardboiled martial-arts action set in the early Joseon period in which nine swordsmen—each with differing abilities and ranks—move toward Tsushima to rescue captives who have...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

At the end of last year, at the Japan Academy, the awards beat hot releases such as “Last Mile” and “Kingdom 4” to win seven categories: best picture, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best cinematography, best lighting, and best editing.
This is a structure that connects the filming set of the late Edo period with that of a modern-day historical drama. The former is an era in which the shogunate was in decline ahead of the Meiji Restoration, while the latter is a period that came after the heyday of 1970s-80s historical dramas—when...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

With a production budget of 3 million yen (about 28.5 million won), the film pulled in a staggering 3 billion yen (about 28.4 billion won) at the box office, rewriting Japanese film history.
Even watching it again is surprising. 〈Don’t stop the camera. 〉(2017) is the case in point. With a modest production budget of 3 million yen (about 28. 5 million won), the film—made as a workshop project and initially screened in two theaters—went on to rake in a whopping 3 billion yen (about 28.
“Behemoth cinematic experience that completely overwhelms audiences,” ‘Hope’ IMAX release confirmed!

“Behemoth cinematic experience that completely overwhelms audiences,” ‘Hope’ IMAX release confirmed!

News begins with a tiger appearing at the Hopo Port, located in the Demilitarized Zone, and ‘Hope,’ set for release on July 15.
The film 〈Hope〉 , receiving praise from global media and critics through its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, has confirmed its IMAX release and promises an overwhelming cinematic experience. 〈Hope〉 did not hold back challenges and efforts to bring every field—production as a whole,...
Director Jeong Juri, Kim Do-yeon, and Ando Sakura Share Their Thoughts on Attending the ‘Dora’ at the Cannes Film Festival!

Director Jeong Juri, Kim Do-yeon, and Ando Sakura Share Their Thoughts on Attending the ‘Dora’ at the Cannes Film Festival!

While a family staying at a seaside villa in the height of summer—after leaving Seoul—struggles with an unknown illness, Dora finally learns what love is, and everything begins to slowly unravel.
Ahead of the May 17 world premiere in the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, director Jeong Juri’s new work 〈Dora〉 has confirmed the Cannes joint attendance of director Jeong Juri and actors Kim Do-yeon and Ando Sakura, unveiling the trio’s invitation-day remarks.
[Interview] “There’s No ‘Gentle Melody’ in Our Desires” ‘Trainer’ Director Seo Eun-seon ②

[Interview] “There’s No ‘Gentle Melody’ in Our Desires” ‘Trainer’ Director Seo Eun-seon ②

With the release from prison of Sora (Kim Seung-hwa), her younger sister who has a criminal record, the everyday life of celebrity pet trainer Ha-yeong (Choi Seung-yun) begins to shake.
▶〈Trainer〉 Seo Eun-seon, the director’s interview continues from Part 1. Their relationship, full of mutual hostility, keeps creating tension in the film—and gives it a reason for incidents to happen. ​Yes. It feels like they each hold the other’s leash. Ha-yeong is afraid of Sora because of the past.
‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Breaks 1 Million Attendees on Day 7 of Release! Fastest Record Among This Year’s Released Foreign Films!

‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Breaks 1 Million Attendees on Day 7 of Release! Fastest Record Among This Year’s Released Foreign Films!

From a regular plumber in New York to ‘Mario,’ who has leveled up into ‘Super Mario,’ and his sister ‘Luigi’ face an even bigger mission than ever.
The film 〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 surpassed 1 million theatergoers on day 7 of its release today (the 5th). According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network, as of 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 drew a cumulative audience of 1,000,007, surpassing 〈Project Hail Mary〉...
“Nambal” Lee Byung-hun Confirmed for Casting! Anticipated to Deliver an Overwhelming Presence as ‘Im Eok,’ Leader of the Warriors!

“Nambal” Lee Byung-hun Confirmed for Casting! Anticipated to Deliver an Overwhelming Presence as ‘Im Eok,’ Leader of the Warriors!

In the early Joseon era, this action film follows nine warriors from different backgrounds—both by ability and rank—as they head to Tsushima to rescue a captive abducted by Japanese pirates.
The film 〈Nambal〉 has confirmed Lee Byung-hun’s casting and is pushing forward with full pre-production. 〈Nambal〉 is a hard-boiled martial arts action story set in the early Joseon era, where nine warriors—each with different skills and social standing—set out for Tsushima to rescue a captive...
All Except the Cast Are AI… A Shocking CJ Film ‘Apartment’ With a 500 Million Won Production Budget

All Except the Cast Are AI… A Shocking CJ Film ‘Apartment’ With a 500 Million Won Production Budget

A full-length occult thriller completed with a 500 million won budget. Cost innovation was achieved, but AI’s own limitations remain a homework assignment
The Boundary Between Live-Action and AI Breaks Down… The Shocking Debut of Korea-Style Occult Thriller ‘Apartment’A Co-Production of ‘CJ ENM’ and ‘Google’ Creates a Chilling ‘Occult Thriller’Unveiled on the 30th at Seoul’s CGV Yongsan iPark Mall, ‘Apartment’ filled the theater with viewers’ gasps...