LoginSign up
My PageLog out
Cineplay

Find your next favorite work.

Search results for "North Korea"

Joo Sung-chul's Locker: What's Wrong With Talking About 'Assassins' and the Missing Bullet?

Joo Sung-chul's Locker: What's Wrong With Talking About 'Assassins' and the Missing Bullet?

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor placed that particular object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-chul's Locker' records the objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
〈Assassins〉 has canceled all events tied to the Busan International Film Festival, which opens today, Oct. 6. The cancellations began with actor Lee Min-ho's absence from Actors' House, a program that brings actors together with audiences, and were followed by the cancellation of one stage greeting...
| Joo Seong-cheol
'Lee Kang-in's close friend' Japanese soccer star 'Kubo Takefusa' joins ranks of married men at 25, marrying actress Fukuhara Haruka

'Lee Kang-in's close friend' Japanese soccer star 'Kubo Takefusa' joins ranks of married men at 25, marrying actress Fukuhara Haruka

The 28-year-old former child actor marries Fukuhara Haruka, in a surprise move by the ace who became Japan's youngest debutant at 18
Lee Kang-in's close friend's second act: Sports and entertainment stars create Japan's newest power couple Japan national team midfielder 'Kubo Takefusa' (25, 'Real Sociedad') sent Japan into a frenzy by announcing his surprise marriage to 'Fukuhara Haruka' (28), one of the country's most beloved...
| James choi
'Korean Black Eyes,' documentary on girl band that shook the world, set for November release

'Korean Black Eyes,' documentary on girl band that shook the world, set for November release

The musical journey of a band that traveled stages worldwide—from Southeast Asia in the 1960s and 1970s to the Middle East, Africa and Northern Europe—takes center stage A nostalgia-inducing poster capturing the band's 10-year run and achievements has been unveiled Director Kim Dae-hyun's film is set for an official release in early November, with Kitty Im Jun-im, the story's protagonist and leader, expected to visit South Korea
'Sisters,' who once shook the world, are returning as 〈Korean Black Eyes〉. The documentary 〈Korean Black Eyes〉 will hit theaters in November 2026. It follows the musical journey of the all-female band 'Korean Black Eyes,' which began performing in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam and Thailand, in...
| Seongchan Eol
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Train to Busan’ returns for 10th anniversary in 4K

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Train to Busan’ returns for 10th anniversary in 4K

Free screening and director Q&A set for Nov. 3 at Cinematheque KOFA
K-zombie hit that conquered global screens arrives in Korea in stunning resolution The Korean Film Archive is bringing ‘Train to Busan,’ the film that sparked the K-zombie phenomenon, back to the big screen in 4K to mark its 10th anniversary. The special screening, set for Nov.
| James choi
Jeju 4·3 Film Festival draws record 526 entries, unveils 10 finalists

Jeju 4·3 Film Festival draws record 526 entries, unveils 10 finalists

Entries surged 54.3% from last year; films will screen Nov. 22-28 at the fourth festival, exploring the values of 4·3, including forced mobilization and diaspora.
A record number of films have been submitted to the short-film competition at the fourth Jeju 4·3 Film Festival, which transforms the painful memories of Jeju 4·3 into values of peace and human rights. After a rigorous preliminary screening, 10 films advancing to the final competition have been...
| James choi
Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival: 33 films break through from 201 countries, with ‘Viet Nam Bodhisattva’ in the spotlight

Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival: 33 films break through from 201 countries, with ‘Viet Nam Bodhisattva’ in the spotlight

Festival set for next month’s 8-11, with opening films selected from 2,159 entries A message of solidarity launched from the margins draws attention from 201 countries Jangsu County in North Jeolla province will host the 5th Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival from next month’s 8 through 11 at...
| James choi
“Possible Love” Opens in Select Theaters Today, Marking Lee Chang-dong’s Return After 8 Years!

“Possible Love” Opens in Select Theaters Today, Marking Lee Chang-dong’s Return After 8 Years!

The film opens today, Sept. 23, in select theaters in South Korea. It follows a laid-off worker and his wife, as well as a documentary director and her husband—the story of two couples.
With a landmark record that includes the Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, the FIPRESCI Prize, the TIFF Ebert Director Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Awards and the Auteur Award at the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival, 〈Possible Love〉 has...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Film 'Silmido' revises subtitles after 23 years: 31 men cleared of 'death row inmate' label, civilians not criminals

Film 'Silmido' revises subtitles after 23 years: 31 men cleared of 'death row inmate' label, civilians not criminals

New subtitles take effect on the 4th at the Defense Ministry and survivors' association's request, restoring the honor of members of the unit founded in 1968; a past affairs truth-finding commission determined most were ordinary civilians
Correcting a distorted history: The truth moves beyond the screen The blockbuster film 'Silmido', which drew more than 10 million moviegoers, has completely revised the explanatory subtitles at the start of the film, 23 years after its release.
| James choi
Look Back director Hirokazu Kore-eda, stars Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita set for Seoul visit Oct. 8

Look Back director Hirokazu Kore-eda, stars Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita set for Seoul visit Oct. 8

The trio will visit Seoul after the 31st Busan International Film Festival; ticket sales open Sept. 24
Hirokazu Kore-eda, director of Look Back, and lead actors Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita will hold events in Seoul from Oct. 8 through Oct. 10. Look Back tells the story of two girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, who became each other’s worlds as they shared unforgettable seasons together.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Not Over Yet: 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' Returns Ahead of 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Not Over Yet: 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' Returns Ahead of 'Avengers: Doomsday'

There’s a lot to see over the Chuseok holiday. And one more big attraction has joined the lineup: the worldwide re-release of 〈Avengers: Endgame〉. With 〈Avengers: Doomsday〉 set for this December, Marvel Studios is bringing back what is still the most recent Avengers film, touching it up and...
| Seongchan Eol