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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
Hou Hsiao-hsien x Tony Leung Masterpiece 'A City of Sadness' Returns in 4K…Meet It with a Premiere GV on May 5

Hou Hsiao-hsien x Tony Leung Masterpiece 'A City of Sadness' Returns in 4K…Meet It with a Premiere GV on May 5

A masterful Asian film about a family's tragedy amid Taiwan's historic turmoil, releasing in 4K on May 6 A powerful, commanding touch from director Hou Hsiao-hsien and standout performances by top actor Tony Leung One day before release, on May 5, the Premiere GV at CGV Yeongdeungpo Time Square will be hosted by CinePlay editor-in-chief Seongcheol Joo and film journalist Hwa-jeong Lee
Director Hou Hsiao-hsien's masterpiece 〈A City of Sadness〉 arrives in Korean theaters on May 6 after a recent 4K remaster.Set against Taiwan's historic upheaval, the film presents the tragedy of one family in a realistic, grounded way, and to this day continues to be widely loved for director Hou...
| Seongchan Eol
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
Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tony Leung's 'The Puppetmaster' to be Released in 4K Remaster on February

Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tony Leung's 'The Puppetmaster' to be Released in 4K Remaster on February

Hou Hsiao-hsien's Hidden Masterpiece 〈The Puppetmaster〉
The highly anticipated 〈The Puppetmaster〉, a collaboration between the master of Taiwanese New Wave, Hou Hsiao-hsien, and Tony Leung, has confirmed its release in 4K remaster this February.Set for release in February, 〈The Puppetmaster〉 is a drama that depicts the choices of women living in the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'A City of Sadness' 4K Korean Premiere... 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival to be Held!

'A City of Sadness' 4K Korean Premiere... 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival to be Held!

Taking place from November 19-23 in Seoul
The 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival will be held from November 19 to 23 at CGV Art House Yongsan I-Park Mall, Apgujeong, Seoul Art Cinema, Cinecube, and Emu Cinema. As the festival tickets went on sale, they quickly sold out amidst the anticipation of cinephiles, currently recording over 7,000...
| Chua-young
[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
[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] Tony Leung Sometimes Wants to Hold an Ashtray.

[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] Tony Leung Sometimes Wants to Hold an Ashtray.

I get fascinated by objects in movies. I ponder deeply about why the director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actors placed that object in front of the camera. 'Joo Seong-cheol's Locker' is a record of the objects in movies that have lightly stepped on my eyes.
I sometimes hold an ashtray too. In the second meeting after director Hou Hsiao-hsien and actor Tony Leung's 〈Days of Being Wild〉 (1989), there is a scene in 〈In the Mood for Love〉 (1998) where Tony Leung suddenly acts out in a fit of rage.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Masterpieces Selected by Directors Byun Sung-hyun and Min Kyu-dong, Meeting at Orpheo Hannam

Masterpieces Selected by Directors Byun Sung-hyun and Min Kyu-dong, Meeting at Orpheo Hannam

A winter collaboration between Cineplay and Orpheo Hannam.. Screening of Ryuichi Sakamoto's documentary trilogy on November 29 (Saturday) and 30 (Sunday)
Director Min Kyu-dong of 〈Herstory〉 and 〈Good News〉 Director Byun Sung-hyun will meet the audience with their selected films. Cineplay, the official partner of Naver Movie Content, and the music-specialized content screening lounge Orpheo Hannam will hold a special exhibition on November 29 and 30 .
| Kim Ji-yeon
The 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival Features 4 New Works by Contemporary Directors!

The 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival Features 4 New Works by Contemporary Directors!

Screening of New Works by Jim Jarmusch, Kelly Reichardt, Radu Jude, and Serhiy Loznytsia
The 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival will be held from November 19 to 23 at CGV Art House Yongsan I-Park Mall, Apgujeong, Seoul Art Cinema, Cinecube, and Emu Cinema. As the festival's ticket sales opened, it quickly sold out, recording over 7,000 audience reservations, establishing itself as a...
| Chua-young
Seeing Music, Hearing Movies! Cineplay and Orfeo Hannam Open Ryuichi Sakamoto Film Festival

Seeing Music, Hearing Movies! Cineplay and Orfeo Hannam Open Ryuichi Sakamoto Film Festival

On November 29 (Saturday) and 30 (Sunday), films 〈Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda〉 (2017), 〈Ryuichi Sakamoto: Async〉 (2018), and 〈Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus〉 (2023) will be screened in order, along with a GV session.
A film festival where you can see the music of Ryuichi Sakamoto and hear it through films is being held. Naver Movie's official content partner 'Cineplay' and the music-specialized content screening lounge 'Orfeo Hannam' will hold a small film festival on November 29 and 30 .
| Joo Seong-cheol