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“If Even One Person Listens” — ‘Eddie Alice: Take’ Holds Press Conference Amid Powerful Response

“If Even One Person Listens” — ‘Eddie Alice: Take’ Holds Press Conference Amid Powerful Response

The latest film from director Kim Il-ran, who has challenged documentary conventions through works including 〈 공동정범 〉 and 〈 두 개의 문 〉, uses an original cinematic language to capture the bodies and senses of two trans women.
〈Eddie Alice: Take〉, a meta-hybrid film that uses the transitions of trans women Eddie and Alice to give cinematic form to the unfamiliar experience of change and confrontation, held a press and distributor screening followed by a press conference to an enthusiastic reception.
'Meryl Streep Project,' Documentary Born of 10-Year Quest and Support from 1,619 to Open in October

'Meryl Streep Project,' Documentary Born of 10-Year Quest and Support from 1,619 to Open in October

A polished documentary tracing director Park Hyo-sun's autobiographical journey, inspired by her fascination with Hollywood actress Meryl Streep A personal wish grew into a completed film through a crowdfunding campaign that raised 62 million won and support from fellow filmmakers, including Moon So-ri After official screenings at numerous festivals, including the Seoul Independent Film Festival, the film will receive a nationwide theatrical release in October following a reckless yet beautiful 10-year journey
The most personal of projects, yet one born with the help of many people, 〈Meryl Streep Project〉 will open in October. The documentary 〈Meryl Streep Project〉 tells the autobiographical story of director Park Hyo-sun, who became fascinated with Meryl Streep after accidentally seeing one of the...
[Interview] ‘Finding My True Self Without Spending a Dime’: Director Park Jung-mi of ‘The Man Who Wore a Blanket’

[Interview] ‘Finding My True Self Without Spending a Dime’: Director Park Jung-mi of ‘The Man Who Wore a Blanket’

One day, just shy of 30, director Park Jung-mi quit her job and set off traveling after deciding she was no longer happy.
In her travel memoir 〈The Faraway Nearby〉, Rebecca Solnit writes that she learned by setting out on the road that “the longest journey a traveler makes is the journey within. ” Travel, she says, “changes not only the location of the body, but also the location of memory and imagination.
Documentary 'The Person in a Blanket' Opens Sept. 9 With Audience-Built Eco-Friendly Photo Wall Workshop

Documentary 'The Person in a Blanket' Opens Sept. 9 With Audience-Built Eco-Friendly Photo Wall Workshop

A documentary follows Jeong-mi as she attempts to live on 0 won at the brink of financial ruin and searches for the true reason to keep living The 'Death Sewing Club,' led by musicians Sun and Young, joins the project for a hand-sewing movement that creates without wasting fabric In a special promotion on Aug. 27, banners made by audience members will be used at official film events and in promotional materials
〈The Person in a Blanket〉 is bringing audiences together for a groundbreaking workshop. The documentary 〈The Person in a Blanket〉 follows Jeong-mi as she attempts to live on 0 won at the brink of financial ruin and searches for the true reason to keep living at the end of that fear.
“Were the parents too harsh?” The behind-the-scenes story from director Tomoaki Fujino about a sister who spent 25 years locked away

“Were the parents too harsh?” The behind-the-scenes story from director Tomoaki Fujino about a sister who spent 25 years locked away

The film ‘What Should We Have Done?’ opens… It portrays the realities of psychiatric medicine in the 1980s and a family’s anguish, setting a record of 55 straight sellouts in Japan
“What Should We Have Done?” 25 years of seclusion… A painful choice by doctor parents A hot-ticket release in Japan with 55 consecutive sellouts, shining a light on psychiatric medical realities of the 1980s and the family’s dilemma Beyond one slice of tragedy: reflection on the other side of the...
Director Jo Eun X Poet Kang Ha-ra, Independent Film Curation 'DaDal' Issue 1 Released… Re-examining 'Sadang-dong Plus'

Director Jo Eun X Poet Kang Ha-ra, Independent Film Curation 'DaDal' Issue 1 Released… Re-examining 'Sadang-dong Plus'

Successful launch of the new subscription service of Cinema Dal… A meeting of 33 years of records and poetic contemplation
Cinema Dal Co., Ltd., which has been a strong support for Korean independent films, has successfully launched its independent film curation subscription service 'DaDal' on March 1st. It has received enthusiastic interest from independent film fans right from the launch, proving its potential as a...
Delivering Tastes Beyond Algorithms… Distributor Cinema Dal Launches Independent Film Subscription Service ‘Dadall’

Delivering Tastes Beyond Algorithms… Distributor Cinema Dal Launches Independent Film Subscription Service ‘Dadall’

First issue released on March 1, delivering carefully selected independent films and curated writings every month… Seeking new alternatives for the independent film ecosystem
Cinema Dal Co., Ltd., an independent film distributor that has consistently introduced Korean independent documentaries and feature films to audiences, officially launches the independent film curation subscription service ‘Dadall’ to overcome the crisis in the film industry and find new points of...
Documentary 'Voices of the Revived', Sweeps 4 Awards Including Japan's Kinema Junpo and Mainichi Film Competition

Documentary 'Voices of the Revived', Sweeps 4 Awards Including Japan's Kinema Junpo and Mainichi Film Competition

Directed by Park Su-nam and Park Ma-ui, Proving Artistic Value While Documenting the History of Korean Residents in Japan's Struggles
〈Voices of the Revived〉 has been recognized by several prestigious institutions, showcasing the strength of the work once again. The documentary 〈Voices of the Revived〉, presented by second-generation Korean resident documentary filmmaker and writer Park Su-nam and his daughter Park Ma-ui,...
Korean-German Association Selects '2025 Independent Film of the Year' '3rd Year, 2nd Semester' & 'Independent Filmmaker of the Year' Director Jung Yoon-seok

Korean-German Association Selects '2025 Independent Film of the Year' '3rd Year, 2nd Semester' & 'Independent Filmmaker of the Year' Director Jung Yoon-seok

Director Jung Yoon-seok, selected for capturing the realities of youth labor in 〈3rd Year, 2nd Semester〉
The Korean Independent Film Association (hereinafter referred to as KIFA) has announced the selection of Lee Ran-hee's 〈3rd Year, 2nd Semester〉 as the '2025 Independent Film of the Year' and Director Jung Yoon-seok as the '2025 Independent Filmmaker of the Year', reflecting on the valuable...
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

Cineplay Continues Its Support of the ‘Local Cinema Award’ This Year
The 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF 2026) has announced the official lineup for its Local Cinema section, which highlights the diverse possibilities of regional filmmaking (13 films), and Festival Choice, a section bringing together notable films from the past year (61 films).