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Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

From May 2 to June 13, the “KOFA Cinematheque” at Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul will screen all 34 films by director Hong Sang-soo. Featuring alternating chronological and reverse-chronological screenings from his debut works to his newest releases, viewers can experience the director’s signature “variations” aesthetics. Rich supporting events include a talk with the director of the Harvard Film Archive, a cinematography master class, and conversations with the audience.
The Korean Film Archive has announced a retrospective of all works by director Hong Sang-soo.The Korean Film Archive said it will hold a special exhibition spotlighting director Hong Sang-soo’s debut 30th anniversary, titled “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction,” at the KOFA...
| Seongchan Eol
Why Is the Title “Renoir”? Director Chie Hayakawa Shares Her First Impressions of Visiting Korea!

Why Is the Title “Renoir”? Director Chie Hayakawa Shares Her First Impressions of Visiting Korea!

“It’s Okay to Misunderstand”—A Request for Free Interpretation… Meeting Korean Audiences for 2 Nights and 3 Days Starting the 23rd
The film is an entry in the main competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and director Chie Hayakawa’s new work, 〈Renoir〉, is raising anticipation by delivering the director’s intentions behind its distinctive title along with news of her visit to Korea.
| Chua-young
'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,...
| Chua-young
China’s Beijing Film Festival drastically cuts back Korean films… Why the cancellation?

China’s Beijing Film Festival drastically cuts back Korean films… Why the cancellation?

A planned screening of the anticipated title “The World’s Owner” was abruptly canceled… only one “Classic” invited, raising concerns about selective access
A tightly shut gate, “Beijing International Film Festival” and the removed “Korean Film”While “Beijing International Film Festival”, China’s biggest film festival, kicked off with pomp, “Korean Film” had far too few slots.
| James choi
Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...
| Yangsimoh
Kim Do-yeon × Ando Sakura in the Lead! Jeong Juri’s New Film ‘Dora’ Invited to the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival!

Kim Do-yeon × Ando Sakura in the Lead! Jeong Juri’s New Film ‘Dora’ Invited to the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival!

The film captures the process of two people wounded in both body and mind getting swept up in a whirlwind of complicated emotions, brought to life through Jeong Juri’s signature delicate direction.
On Tuesday, April 14, the Executive Committee of the Directors’ Fortnight of the 79th Cannes Film Festival announced Jeong Juri’s new film 〈Dora〉 as an invited title. Following Jeong Juri’s previous works 〈Dohyiya〉 and 〈The Next So-hee〉 (Closing Film of Critics’ Week), this marks a further...
| Joo Seong-cheol
2026 Jeonju International Film Festival Closing Film Teaser Poster for “Namtaeryeong” Released & Set for May Release!

2026 Jeonju International Film Festival Closing Film Teaser Poster for “Namtaeryeong” Released & Set for May Release!

〈Adult, Kim Jang-ha〉 Directed by Kim Hyun-ji, the digital archive film 〈Namtaeryeong〉 has been selected as the closing film of the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival.
A record of a new kind of solidarity crafted as border-region “Twitterians” cross back and forth between the field and the double plaza of X . Confirming its release in May, the digital native reality archive 〈Namtaeryeong〉 has unveiled a teaser poster.
| Joo Seong-cheol
“Renoir” director Chie Hayakawa begins her Korea visit schedule on the 23rd and meets Korean audiences…

“Renoir” director Chie Hayakawa begins her Korea visit schedule on the 23rd and meets Korean audiences…

To coincide with the film’s release on April 22, she plans to communicate directly with local audiences from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25 After being invited about half a year ago to the 30th Busan International Film Festival in the “Window to Asian Cinema” section, she is returning to Korea An invited competition title at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival based on the director’s autobiographical memories, “Renoir”
Director Chie Hayakawa is coming to meet Korean audiences. On April 13, Director Chie Hayakawa, who directed 〈Renoir〉, announced her upcoming visit to Korea. The film opens on April 22, and the following day, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, she will meet with audiences.
| Seongchan Eol
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film “Sheep in the Box” Invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Set for Domestic Release on June 10

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film “Sheep in the Box” Invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Set for Domestic Release on June 10

A unique near-future story in which a family adopts a humanoid that looks just like their deceased son A truly unprecedented record—Kore-eda Hirokazu’s 10th Cannes invitation and an 8th entry into the competition lineup A special chronicle video covering the 22 years of Cannes Film Festival entries, from “Nobody Knows” onward
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s new film 〈Sheep in the Box〉, invited by the Cannes Film Festival, has confirmed its release in theaters on June 10. 〈Sheep in the Box〉 is Kore-eda Hirokazu’s latest work, following 〈Nobody Knows〉, 〈Shoplifters〉, and 〈Monster〉, among others.
| Seongchan Eol
Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Following an invitation to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival’s International Competition section, it signs a partnership with global distributor NEON Chosen by NEON, which distributed six consecutive films that won the Palme d’Or—including “Parasite”—it proves it’s a highly anticipated global release A lavish cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Michael Fassbender... After its debut at Cannes, it lands in Korean theaters this summer
〈Hope〉 has confirmed its North American release after making its way to the Cannes Film Festival, signaling its global comeback.Director Nah Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉 tells the story of Beom-seok, the director of the Hope Port office in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears from local youths that a...
| Seongchan Eol