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Director Kim Myeon-woo’s “Rebirth” traces his father’s debt, wins 10 million won prize

Director Kim Myeon-woo’s “Rebirth” traces his father’s debt, wins 10 million won prize

Five films selected at 23rd EBS International Documentary Film Festival, including Grand Prize and Jury Special Awards
An artistic triumph drawn from a family’s debt, and the essence of documentary filmmaking The 23rd “EBS International Documentary Film Festival” has named “Rebirth” by director Kim Myeon-woo the year’s outstanding film, one that shook the documentary scene.
| James choi
Lee Chang-dong’s First Netflix Project, ‘Possible Love,’ Chosen as South Korea’s Oscar Entry

Lee Chang-dong’s First Netflix Project, ‘Possible Love,’ Chosen as South Korea’s Oscar Entry

Director’s return after 8 years takes aim at the Oscars, with official invitations to Venice and Toronto next month
A master’s incisive vision meets a global platform in a gold-medal dash toward the Oscars Lee Chang-dong, one of South Korea’s most celebrated auteurs, is ending an 8-year silence and entering the race for the 99th Academy Awards with his new film, ‘Possible Love’.
| James choi
Julia Ducournau's Daring New Film 'Alpha' Lands in South Korea Sept. 30 — 'Destined to Become a Cult Classic'

Julia Ducournau's Daring New Film 'Alpha' Lands in South Korea Sept. 30 — 'Destined to Become a Cult Classic'

Julia Ducournau's new film, from the director of 'Raw' and 'Titane,' enters the competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and opens in South Korea A bold body-horror film confronts the terror and revulsion of the abyss through a mark etched into a 13-year-old girl's body Release set for Sept. 30 as two teaser posters and a trailer offer an unflinching look at extreme body imagery
〈Alpha〉, the provocative new body-horror film from acclaimed director Julia Ducournau, has set Sept. 30 as its theatrical release date in South Korea and unveiled striking teaser posters and a trailer. Julia Ducournau's new film 〈Alpha〉, following 〈Raw〉 and 〈Titane〉, has drawn global attention...
| Seongchan Eol
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ invited to San Sebastian, set to hit North America on the ninth next month

Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ invited to San Sebastian, set to hit North America on the ninth next month

Officially selected for the 74th festival’s Perlak section, the film stars Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon in a struggle against an unknown life-form
K-creature films evolve, commanding Europe’s most prestigious screens ‘Hope’, the latest film from South Korea’s unrivaled thriller auteur Na Hong-jin, is making an overwhelming impact on the global cinema landscape.
| James choi
Seoul International Cine-Media Festival ‘Nemaf’ opens on the 21st, unveiling 7-hour epic 47 years in the making

Seoul International Cine-Media Festival ‘Nemaf’ opens on the 21st, unveiling 7-hour epic 47 years in the making

Late director Ken Jacobs’ final film ‘Star Spangled to Death’ selected as the opening film, with more than 90 works from 42 countries and a VR media art exhibition
Nemaf opening film ‘Star Spangled to Death’ is a 435-minute epic 47 years in the making Festival opens on the 21st in Seoul’s Hongdae area, with more than 90 films from 42 countries and integrated AI and VR exhibitions The Seoul International Cine-Media Festival, known as Nemaf, which seeks to...
| James choi
'Sherlock' star Amanda Abbington reaches 100 million won settlement after seven weeks of verbal abuse

'Sherlock' star Amanda Abbington reaches 100 million won settlement after seven weeks of verbal abuse

BBC acknowledges six cases, including partner dancer's abusive language, and introduces permanent chaperone presence in training rooms
Amanda Abbington reaches 100 million won settlement after a seven-hour nightmare for the 'Sherlock' star Abuse on BBC variety show: Six of 17 claims substantiated Behind the five-figure settlement: The shattered illusion of a dance competition Actress Amanda Abbington, who left a strong impression...
| James choi
“Peace Does Not Keep Silent”: DMZ International Documentary Film Festival to Screen 147 Films Starting Sept. 10

“Peace Does Not Keep Silent”: DMZ International Documentary Film Festival to Screen 147 Films Starting Sept. 10

Hwang Yun’s “Haje” will open the festival, followed by “Che Guevara”; Gyeonggi Province’s budget crisis prompts a scaled-back opening ceremony
DMZ Film Festival opens with “Haje,” as 147 documentaries from 52 countries issue a warning Lean Sept. 10 opening highlights peace and climate issues, with “Che Guevara” among the closing films A weighty record of what is disappearing asks what peace means The 18th DMZ International Documentary...
| James choi
Kim Min-hee Captured at Her First Official Public Appearance After Giving Birth… Hong Sang-soo’s 35th Film “There’s Nowhere for Your Eyes to Rest”

Kim Min-hee Captured at Her First Official Public Appearance After Giving Birth… Hong Sang-soo’s 35th Film “There’s Nowhere for Your Eyes to Rest”

An official invitation to the 79th Locarno Film Festival’s international competition… the working mom shares her thoughts on juggling acting and childcare
Kim Min-hee, who shared news of giving birth in April last year, has finally broken her silence and stepped onto the international stage. “There’s Nowhere for Your Eyes to Rest,” the 35th feature-length new work by director Hong Sang-soo, received an official invitation to the international...
| James choi
‘One and Only Earth Film Festival’ Opening Film: “Song of the Tree”… 88-Year-Old Woman Who Cultivated a Forest That Covers 3,000 Soccer Fields

‘One and Only Earth Film Festival’ Opening Film: “Song of the Tree”… 88-Year-Old Woman Who Cultivated a Forest That Covers 3,000 Soccer Fields

A real-life story of a scientist from the Joseon royal court… selected as this year’s opening film through a separate advisory body led by Jin Jae-un, the executive committee chair
The drive of an 88-year-old scientist who built a forest the size of 3,000 soccer fields comes to the screen A forest epic holding the lives of 1 million trees awakens Busan’s autumn night. The 5th 'One and Only Earth Film Festival' has moved to pick director Jin Jae-un’s feature-length documentary...
| James choi
4 Venice Film Festival Picks Headed to Korea This Year

4 Venice Film Festival Picks Headed to Korea This Year

The Venice International Film Festival, counted among the world’s three major film festivals along with the Berlin International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival, has announced the lineup for its 83rd edition. The festival runs Sept. 2–12 in Venice, Italy.
| Seongchan Eol