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Andrey Zvyagintsev branded a 'spy' in Russia, report says on 18th

Andrey Zvyagintsev branded a 'spy' in Russia, report says on 18th

Master director of 2014's 'Leviathan' faces sanctions, including income restrictions, over anti-war message
Power tightens its grip on art as master director is branded a 'foreign agent' The Russian government has effectively branded filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev a 'spy' for his critical portrayal of the devastation caused by the war in Ukraine.
| James choi
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sells out Toronto International Film Festival screenings, draws strong local response

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sells out Toronto International Film Festival screenings, draws strong local response

‘Paradise Lost’ unveils behind-the-scenes stills from Toronto International Film Festival special presentation Director Yeon Sang-ho and stars Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyun-sung attend as all seats sell out for four official screenings, fueling a wave of global acclaim Psychological thriller about a son who returns as if by miracle set to hit South Korean theaters Oct. 21
The cast and crew of 〈Paradise Lost〉 spent time with scores of movie fans in Toronto. The film 〈Paradise Lost〉 released behind-the-scenes stills Sept. 18 from its Toronto schedule at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.
| Seongchan Eol
Master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón to visit Korea for first time since debut; Busan festival schedule unveiled

Master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón to visit Korea for first time since debut; Busan festival schedule unveiled

'Gravity' and 'Roma' director Alfonso Cuarón to visit Korea for the first time through 31st BIFF Opening ceremony appearance, IMAX screening of 'Gravity' and master class to offer audiences special opportunities to engage Asian premiere of son Jonas Cuarón's new film 'Gabbacho Champion' adds significance to festival
Alfonso Cuarón will visit Korea for the Busan International Film Festival. The Busan International Film Festival, or BIFF, on Sept. 18 unveiled the official schedule for filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. Cuarón, who made his debut in 2001 with 〈Y tu mamá también〉 and went on to direct 〈Children of Men〉,...
| Seongchan Eol

"A three-page note from my mother was the original concept": Yeon Sang-ho brings 500 million-won film 'Lost Paradise' to screens, confronting AI dilemma

Opening Oct. 21, the film follows a mother who reunites with a son recreated by AI after nine years, showcasing Kim Hyun-joo's 30 years of acting experience and Bae Hyun-sung's dramatic transformation
The hottest human dilemma forged by the coldest technology Director 'Yeon Sang-ho', who established a distinctive universe with this year's film 'Colony', returns with 'Lost Paradise', a low-budget film made for around 500 million won. Set for release Oct.
| James choi
11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival Opens Today, Five-Day Program Features Eom Hong-gil, Ham Eun-jung

11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival Opens Today, Five-Day Program Features Eom Hong-gil, Ham Eun-jung

Festival opens at the Yeongnam Alps with a green-carpet event on the 18th, bringing together global mountain-film masters from Slovenia and beyond
The 11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival begins its five-day journey at the Yeongnam Alps with an opening ceremony on the 18th. The festival is set to showcase a remarkable lineup of leading figures from Korea and abroad, including mountaineering legend Eom Hong-gil and versatile actor Ham...
| James choi
Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Sad Tropics’ wins top prize at France’s 32nd L’Étrange Festival, takes ‘Nouveau Genre Grand Prize’ for two-award sweep in Europe

Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Sad Tropics’ wins top prize at France’s 32nd L’Étrange Festival, takes ‘Nouveau Genre Grand Prize’ for two-award sweep in Europe

After its invitation to Sitges, the film conquers major global fantastic film festivals; Park Hoon-jung also directed ‘The New World’ (2013), ‘The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion’ (2018) and ‘Night in Paradise’ (2021)
A blood-soaked revenge saga that surges like an opera, with mise-en-scène drawing global critical acclaim ‘Sad Tropics,’ the upcoming film from Korean noir master Park Hoon-jung, has completely captivated European audiences.
| James choi
'Get Schooled' and 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' vie for grand prize ... Who will claim the first 15 million won award?

'Get Schooled' and 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' vie for grand prize ... Who will claim the first 15 million won award?

2026 World Webtoon Awards to be held Dec. 3 at COEX, with 10 finalists selected based on a 50% reader vote
Global K-webtoon festival gets underway as fans choose the year's best work The '2026 World Webtoon Awards', which honors the best of South Korea's webtoon industry, will officially open Dec. 3 at Starfield Library in Starfield COEX Mall in Seoul's Gangnam district.
| James choi
Zhang Yimou makes surprise return as Busan film festival jury chair — fate of 13 films hangs in the balance

Zhang Yimou makes surprise return as Busan film festival jury chair — fate of 13 films hangs in the balance

The 31st Busan International Film Festival, opening Oct. 6, appoints a jury chair for its competition section for the second time since its launch
A master returns, offering a new milestone for Asian cinema Zhang Yimou, a living legend of Chinese cinema, has been appointed to chair the competition jury, one of the Busan International Film Festival's central sections.
| James choi
Seoul International Children’s Film Festival unveils ‘BirdBoy,’ caps six-day run

Seoul International Children’s Film Festival unveils ‘BirdBoy,’ caps six-day run

The 14th edition wrapped up in Eunpyeong-gu from the 10th to the 15th, with youth-led participatory programs significantly expanded.
From audience members to cultural leaders: The festival’s 14th edition sparked dialogue across generations The 14th Seoul International Children’s Film Festival, where children and teenagers connect through films from around the world, successfully completed its six-day run.
| James choi
Wonju Dancing Carnival opens on 18th with 122 teams, including Norazo, 1MILLION and Koyote

Wonju Dancing Carnival opens on 18th with 122 teams, including Norazo, 1MILLION and Koyote

The festival will feature 37 international and 85 South Korean teams as it expands beyond viewing into an immersive destination event
Wonju Dancing Carnival brings 122 teams together in a bold break from the traditional spectator festival Festival runs from the 18th to the 20th at Wonju Dancing Performance Center, featuring 37 international teams and 1MILLION Beyond simply watching: Wonju evolves into a global dance destination...
| James choi