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‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
| Yangsimoh
'Jun Ji-hyun' & 'Yeon Sang-ho, director'

'Jun Ji-hyun' & 'Yeon Sang-ho, director'

Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan star in Yeon Sang-ho's new film "Collective". The film achieves international pre-sales in 124 countries. With an invitation to the Cannes Film Festival, it signals a big hit for K-zombies!
'Collective,' which shook up the global market, proves the overwhelming status of 'K-content'The blockbuster 'Collective,' bringing together 대한민국 cinema's unmistakable icon 'Jun Ji-hyun' and the creator of the K-zombie syndrome, 'Director Yeon Sang-ho,' has been stirring up the global film market...
| James choi
Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two Years

Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two Years

After Attending the 2024 Busan International Film Festival, He Will Hold a Solo Concert
Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two YearsThe star 'Billkin', who has built a commanding fandom across all of Asia beyond Thailand, will hold the historic first 'solo concert' in the Republic of Korea on June 20 at 'KINTEX, Goyang'.
| James choi
[Photo&] Jang Woo Stars, Co-Directs, and Co-Writes—Film “Jjang-gu” “Breeze” Sequel Returns After 15 Years with an On-Site Media Preview Event

[Photo&] Jang Woo Stars, Co-Directs, and Co-Writes—Film “Jjang-gu” “Breeze” Sequel Returns After 15 Years with an On-Site Media Preview Event

A semi-autobiographical story based on Jang Woo’s real life. Featuring a cameo by Director Jang Hang-jun.
Raw, Unfiltered Youth—Announcing the Arrival of the Film “Jjang-gu”On the 16th, at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the film “Jjang-gu” held a successful media preview and press conference. Directed by Oh Sung-ho and starring Jang Woo, Shin Seung-ho, Jung Soo-jung, Kwon So-hyun, and Jo...
| James choi
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
[Interview] “Plants Can Be Erotic, Too” ‘Friend of Silence’ Director Ildikó Enyedi

[Interview] “Plants Can Be Erotic, Too” ‘Friend of Silence’ Director Ildikó Enyedi

With her latest work, Hungarian-born director Ildikó Enyedi, 〈Friend of Silence〉, is drawing attention as the second film in which Tony Leung has appeared outside the Chinese-language sphere since 〈A City of Sadness and Flower of Shanghai〉 (2021).
| 문동명
Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

A Golden Lion winner at the Venice Film Festival for director Hou Hsiao-hsien After a limited run last year, the digitally restored edition is finally confirmed for its first official theatrical release in Korea A realistic portrayal of a family tragedy that collapsed in the face of state violence… a masterpiece Tony Leung said he wanted to show again
Tony Leung-starring masterpiece 〈A City of Sadness〉 heads to Korean theaters in May.Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s signature work 〈A City of Sadness〉 has been confirmed for release in South Korea in May. Capturing the tragedy of a family that crumbled before state violence, 〈A City of Sadness〉 won the...
| Seongchan Eol
[AI Film Issue]

[AI Film Issue] "Jang Yeong-sil in a Painting by Rubens?" AI Movie "The Man in Hanbok" to Release in May

A source work about Jang Yeong-sil’s trip to Europe—one that vanished from history—recreated from concept to screen using AI technology throughout, reborn in living visuals!
[The Mystery of Jang Yeong-sil’s Disappearance—Brought Back to Life on Screen]The elusive whereabouts of Joseon’s greatest scientist, 'Jang Yeong-sil,' meet cutting-edge 'Artificial Intelligence ' technology, and are perfectly brought to life on screen.
| James choi
Hungarian Filmmaking Master Béla Tarr Passes Away… Leaving Behind the Aesthetics of Slowness

Hungarian Filmmaking Master Béla Tarr Passes Away… Leaving Behind the Aesthetics of Slowness

Master of Long Takes and Black-and-White Imagery Passes Away at 70... Leaving Milestones in Modern Film History such as 'Sátántangó'
The legendary Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr passed away on the 6th at the age of 70. The Hungarian Film Association announced his death through an official statement saying, "He passed away in the early morning after suffering from a serious chronic illness," expressing deep condolences from the...
| Chua-young
“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉 are also known as the “Chinese version of 〈Romeo and Juliet〉,” but they are also the original inspiration for 〈Forbidden Love〉 (1994) starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Yu Wen-yi.
※ 〈Yeon-jigu〉 In-Depth Review continues from the first article. The final third act is 〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉, a Yue Opera performance that Huayeh watches on the street. Director Yihanxang made a film adaptation of this story in 1962, and it became a huge hit.
| Joo Seong-cheol