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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
Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

There are stories we try to bury—but we shouldn’t. And there is a director who makes sure to pull such stories back up, rekindling the public’s memory. The director for 〈My Name Is〉, releasing on April 15, is Director Jeong Ji-young.
| Seongchan Eol
'Master of Silent Film' Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection to Be Held on April 22…Seven Press Stills Released

'Master of Silent Film' Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection to Be Held on April 22…Seven Press Stills Released

To mark the 100th anniversary of the release of 'The General,' the seven films will be screened with newly restored 5K digital scans and fresh orchestral scores and arrangements A spotlight on the film history’s most remarkable figures through the signature deadpan 'Stone Face' and inventive stunts Press stills for April 13 released ahead of screenings at independent theaters such as CGV Art House and Art House Momo
Silent-film icon Buster Keaton is coming to Korean theaters. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the release of 〈The General〉, the deadpan comedy master 'Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection' will be held on April 22.
| Seongchan Eol
A Moving Two-Shot: Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway Arrive in Korea! At the Press Conference for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

A Moving Two-Shot: Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway Arrive in Korea! At the Press Conference for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

“The second film had to come out right at this exact moment. ” Meryl Streep said it with determination—much like Miranda Priestly—yet with such elegance. You could say that’s true. A movie that was made before the iPhone even came out has returned to find us again after 20 years.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Rescuing Struggling Small and Mid-Sized Films in Crisis… “KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” Form a Major Alliance to Support Them

Rescuing Struggling Small and Mid-Sized Films in Crisis… “KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” Form a Major Alliance to Support Them

One-stop support from theatrical releases to OTT distribution… Discovering and supporting 4+ films annually to build a sustainable, mutually beneficial content ecosystem
“KT Studio Genie”·“CJ CGV” Sign a Strategic “Memorandum of Understanding ” to Reshape the Content Ecosystem“KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” have joined forces in a major move to provide full support for the theatrical release of “small and mid-sized films” that struggle to secure large-scale releases.
| James choi
[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.
| James choi
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...
| Yangsimoh
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,...
| Chua-young
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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.
| Seongchan Eol
Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

From 1983's 'Nobita's Underwater Castle' to 2004's 'Nobita's Great Adventure in the Space-Time', 22 consecutive years of directing with his directorial work on the TV series 'Doraemon'... Produced national anime like 'Chibi Maruko-chan' and 'Nintama Rantarō' Production company Ajiyado officially announced on the 17th, “He passed away from lung cancer on the 6th”
Legend of Japanese animation Tsutomu Shibayama has passed away. On the 17th, the animation production company Ajiyado, founded by the deceased director, officially announced that he had died from lung cancer on March 6th. He was 84 years old.
| Yangsimoh