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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
“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
‘Yeonjigu’ In-Depth Review ①: The First Glance That Hooked Me—‘Guest-Trip Autumn Regret’ Sung by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Anita Mui

‘Yeonjigu’ In-Depth Review ①: The First Glance That Hooked Me—‘Guest-Trip Autumn Regret’ Sung by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Anita Mui

Yeo-hua dresses in menswear and sings “Guest-Trip Autumn Regret” (客途秋恨), and Zhenfang, who arrives late to the drinking gathering, is instantly captivated by what he sees.
〈Injigu〉(1987) lived in Korea for a long time under the title 〈Injigu〉. This all started when the journalist who first introduced the film mistook the Chinese characters and wrote 〈Injigu〉; afterward, other outlets copied it as well. Even action star Donnie Yen (甄子丹) went through something similar.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Lonely Neuroscientist Tony Leung, 'Silent Friend' Main Trailer Released!

Lonely Neuroscientist Tony Leung, 'Silent Friend' Main Trailer Released!

A story connecting characters from three eras, 1908-1972-2020, communicating around a single ginkgo tree.
European master Ildikó Enyedi's film starring Tony Leung, has confirmed its release date of April 15 and has released the main trailer, which showcases one of the most remarkable works of the year. tells the story of characters from three eras, 1908-1972-2020, communicating and connecting around a...
| Joo Seong-cheol
[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
Venice International Film Festival Competition Section 'Silent Friend' Tony Leung to Visit Busan

Venice International Film Festival Competition Section 'Silent Friend' Tony Leung to Visit Busan

On September 24 at 3:30 PM at the Busan Cinema Center's Small Theater, and on the 25th at 7:30 PM at the Busan Cinema Center's Medium Theater, he will meet with the audience through the 〈Silent Friend〉 GV.
Actor Tony Leung, who stars in the new film 〈Silent Friend〉 directed by Ildikó Enyedi, returns to Busan for the first time in three years since participating as the recipient of the Asian Film Award at the 2022 Busan International Film Festival.
| Joo Seong-cheol