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[Film Festival Issue] The Unfamiliar Face of “Nation’s Actor” Ahn Sung-ki… Special Retrospective at the Jeonju International Film Festival

[Film Festival Issue] The Unfamiliar Face of “Nation’s Actor” Ahn Sung-ki… Special Retrospective at the Jeonju International Film Festival

A one-of-a-kind acting spectrum behind a familiar image. The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival presents a special retrospective featuring seven works by acclaimed actor Ahn Sung-ki
Jeonju International Film Festival to Present a Special Retrospective on “Ahn Sung-ki, Slightly Unfamiliar”The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival will hold a special retrospective examining Ahn Sung-ki, the nation’s actor, a symbol of Korean cinema.
Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Operating the film company Emotion Pictures; launched Film Culture and founded Film Forum… Age 65
Film critic Im Jae-cheol, who helped cultivate the foundation for art films by bridging criticism and hands-on work in the Korean film industry, has died. According to his family and others on the 23rd, he collapsed about two months ago and had been receiving treatment, before passing away the...
Beam Benders’ Masterpiece ‘Paris, Texas’ Returns in 4K—Breaks 10,000 Viewers… Visuals That Captivated Cinephiles

Beam Benders’ Masterpiece ‘Paris, Texas’ Returns in 4K—Breaks 10,000 Viewers… Visuals That Captivated Cinephiles

Ranked #1 in seat sales and building momentum in reverse… “A Painting Drawn with a Camera” Praised by Audiences
A masterpiece by German cinema auteur Wim Wenders, 〈PARIS, TEXAS〉 in a 4K remastered version has won enthusiastic support from cinephiles upon its return to theaters, surpassing a cumulative audience of 10,000. The overwhelming mise-en-scène, returning in ultra-high definition after some 40 years,...
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The "Eternal National Actor" Late Ahn Sung-gi's Tribute Exhibition Continues…Rediscovering Masterpieces at CGV and Picture House

CGV will screen 8 representative works by year from the 25th to April 14, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of 'Ahn Sung-gi Hall' in Apgujeong. Picture House extends the special exhibition 'Ahn Sung-gi of the 21st Century' until the 5th of next month and holds guest visit sessions (GV) events with directors Lee Myung-se and Lee Joon-ik. Rediscover the brilliant footsteps and true essence of the late actor who significantly impacted Korean cinema for over half a century at the theater.
A special tribute exhibition honoring the eternal national actor, the late Ahn Sung-gi, whose impressive body of work has significantly impacted Korean cinema for over half a century, will be held consecutively at the theaters.
‘Time of Cinema’ Unique Supporting Characters Oh Man-seok, Kim Ddeut-dol, Shim Hae-in!

‘Time of Cinema’ Unique Supporting Characters Oh Man-seok, Kim Ddeut-dol, Shim Hae-in!

An anthology film made up of three short films by directors Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae, it is a cinema love letter to theaters and films.
〈Time of Cinema〉 is an anthology film consisting of three short films created by directors Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae, serving as a cinema love letter to theaters and films that have always been unchanging friends, laughing, crying, and dreaming together.
‘Time of Cinema’ Yoon Ye-ji's Collaboration Illustration Poster Released!

‘Time of Cinema’ Yoon Ye-ji's Collaboration Illustration Poster Released!

〈Time of Cinema〉 is an anthology film consisting of three short films created by directors Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae.
〈Time of Cinema〉 is an anthology film made up of three short films by directors Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae, serving as a cinema love letter to the theater and film that have always been unchanging friends, laughing, crying, and dreaming together.
Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

On the 5th, the Film Alliance issued a statement strongly urging the immediate return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the prompt establishment of a public forum.
The Film Alliance (co-representatives Baek Jae-ho and Lee Dong-ha) issued a statement on the 5th, declaring a full boycott of any cooperation with the current operation system of 'Seoul Film Center' and strongly urging the return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the immediate...
Korea's First! 100% Generative AI Feature Film 'I Am Popo' Set to Release in May! Two Posters Unveiled!

Korea's First! 100% Generative AI Feature Film 'I Am Popo' Set to Release in May! Two Posters Unveiled!

The story revolves around an artificial intelligence 'Popo' that predicts future crimes and proactively eliminates an elementary school student.
The first 100% generative AI feature film in South Korea 〈I Am Popo〉 has confirmed its release in May and is taking significant steps forward. 〈I Am Popo〉 depicts the conflict between an AI that judges based on probabilities and a human who believes in hope, as a robot named 'Popo', born to protect...
Feminist Utopia 'Sultana's Dream' Releases on April 1! Analysis of 3 Animation Techniques!

Feminist Utopia 'Sultana's Dream' Releases on April 1! Analysis of 3 Animation Techniques!

Spanish woman 'Ines' becomes captivated by the feminist utopia 'Ladyland' in the novel 『Sultana's Dream』 discovered during her travels in India.
The film 〈Sultana's Dream〉 has confirmed its domestic theater release on April 1, having won and been nominated for awards at the world’s top three international animation film festivals: Annecy, Zagreb, and Ottawa, and has released press stills showcasing its craftsmanship and rich visuals created...
Overcoming First Half Slump, Second Half Recovery...KOFIC Announces 2025 Korean Film Industry Report

Overcoming First Half Slump, Second Half Recovery...KOFIC Announces 2025 Korean Film Industry Report

Second Half Foreign Film Success Leads to Market Share Reversal, Korean Film Revenue Plummets 39% Compared to Last Year
In 2025, the Korean film market showed signs of recovery in the second half after overcoming the slump in the first half, maintaining an annual revenue of 1 trillion won and an audience count of 100 million.According to the '2025 Korean Film Industry Report' released by the Korean Film Council on...