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The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. “Joo Sung-chul’s Locker” records the movie objects that have lightly crossed my path.
“Back in action. ” In Nancy Meyers’ 〈The Intern〉 (2015), Ben says to himself as he prepares for his first day back at work. The expression describes resuming activity after an extended break because of rest or an injury. Strictly speaking, however, he is not talking to himself.
| Joo Seong-cheol
“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

At the Lumière Summit in France, the president meets leading figures in K-content, including Netflix executives, and says he will “immediately review” Lee Chang-dong’s proposal for tax incentives to spur private investment
President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to France, attended the “Lumière Summit”, a global summit for the film and video industry held near Nice on July 7 local time. There, he met leading figures from South Korea’s film industry and pledged comprehensive support for the “K-content” “ecosystem.
| James choi
‘The King’s Man’ Showbox launches short-form label ‘Showbite,’ sets sights on 20 titles in second half

‘The King’s Man’ Showbox launches short-form label ‘Showbite,’ sets sights on 20 titles in second half

‘Taste of You’ premieres on the 11th as Showbox follows its ReelShort partnership and targets the global short-form ecosystem
Showbox, the studio behind a string of films that drew more than 10 million admissions, is making a full-scale entry into the short-form drama market. The investment and distribution company said on the 3rd that it had established ‘Showbite,’ a label dedicated to developing and producing short-form...
| James choi
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ wins U.S. Auteur Award, first Korean recipient; global release set for November

Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ wins U.S. Auteur Award, first Korean recipient; global release set for November

Invited to the Spotlight program at the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival, the film opens early in South Korea on Nov. 23 Also invited to the competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, with a star-studded cast including Seol Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon and Jo In-sung
Master filmmaker returns with all-star ensemble, moving from Venice to San Francisco Lee Chang-dong, a master of Korean cinema, has once again demonstrated his singular artistry on the global stage with ‘Possible Love’, his latest Netflix original film.
| James choi
Lee Joon-ik Makes the Case for a 'Vertical Revolution' at 'Father's Home Cooking' Q&A

Lee Joon-ik Makes the Case for a 'Vertical Revolution' at 'Father's Home Cooking' Q&A

“If horizontal film is a landscape painting, the vertical frame is a portrait. You can focus more deeply on a character’s inner life, and on set every actor gets a solo shot — it becomes a kind of liberated space for cinema where everyone stands equal.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Busan International Film Festival press conference: Michelle Yeoh and Kore-eda Hirokazu to attend as record 315 films screen

Busan International Film Festival press conference: Michelle Yeoh and Kore-eda Hirokazu to attend as record 315 films screen

A total of 246 films from 59 countries, including 14 competition entries, have been invited; festival will open on a Tuesday for the first time to expand viewing opportunities
95 world premieres . . . An unrivaled scale for Asia's film hub The 31st Busan International Film Festival, one of Asia's most prestigious film events, will open next month on a Tuesday with a record lineup of 315 films.
| James choi
1st Korea Short Drama Awards Close, From Lee Joon-ik Screening to Grand Prize for Lee Ju-seung

1st Korea Short Drama Awards Close, From Lee Joon-ik Screening to Grand Prize for Lee Ju-seung

- Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Korean Film Archive main facility in Sangam-dong; winning works permanently archived by the Korean Film Archive - Grand Prize: "Sarinja Witjip Geunyeo" (editorial transliteration) — Lee Ju-seung · Actor Award: "Red Shadow" — Ji-woo - Excellence Award: "Betting Man: God's Eye" — Director Lee Saet-byeol · New Creator Award: "Gili Boimyeon Castinghae" (editorial transliteration) — Director Lee Yoo-jin - Invited film by Director Lee Joon-ik, "Father's Home-cooked Meal," opened with a theatrical screening and a Q&A
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, jointly hosted by Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive , headed by Mo Eun-young, concluded Saturday, Aug. 29 at KOFA's main facility in Sangam-dong after a program aimed at discovering and supporting the next generation of K-content video...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Late Heo Beom-wook’s Final Film to Screen Oct. 12 at Korean Film Archive

Late Heo Beom-wook’s Final Film to Screen Oct. 12 at Korean Film Archive

Two films, including the short "A Common Meal," will screen at Cinematheque KOFA alongside a memorial exhibition.
Auteur animator who died in an unexpected accident breathes again on the screen A memorial event will be held for director Heo Beom-wook, who died in an unexpected fire in July. The “Korean Film Archive” said it will hold a special memorial screening Oct.
| James choi
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival sets record with 1,917 entries, announces 10-day celebration

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival sets record with 1,917 entries, announces 10-day celebration

The 2026 Seoul Independent Film Festival, now in its 52nd year, received 1,917 entries, the most in its history. Submissions rose 6.2% from the previous year, including 1,715 shorts and 202 features, underscoring the strength of independent filmmaking. The festival is expanding its run to 10 days this year to improve audience access and will open Nov. 25 at CGV Apgujeong.
The Seoul Independent Film Festival has once again set a record for the number of films submitted, demonstrating the continued strength of the independent film sector. Ahead of its 52nd edition in 2026, the Seoul Independent Film Festival has broken its all-time record for entries.
| Seongchan Eol
Director Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ Korea’s Most Provocative Mainstream Film of the Year

Director Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ Korea’s Most Provocative Mainstream Film of the Year

Part 2
※〈Gyeongju Trip〉 Director Kim Mi-jo's interview continues from Part 1.One striking aspect of 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 is how it depicts Baek Sang-hyun, the killer (Byun Yo-han). Why did you choose not to give any backstory to the perpetrator Baek Sang-hyun and instead portray him solely as a heinous...
| Kim Ji-yeon