Sunday, March 31, 2013
MKC Thought Leaders' Corner: March 2013
This month, the experts chime in on what various things they're noticing in the current Korean film industry. This month's question:
Are you noticing any trends in Korean films these days?
Many to thanks to all the contributors for their time and insightful comments. Responses listed alphabetically, followed by the thoughts of MKC's teammembers.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Lee Man-hee's The Road to Sampo (삼포 가는길, Samo Ganeungil) 1975
New Korean Films: The Shifting Sands of Indie Films (2013 Week 13)
(by Fabien Schneider)
This week is the calm before the storm: I have only two independent films to introduce to you, and both will only have limited distribution. But this is not a reason not to be interested in them, because they are two quite original projects.
This week is the calm before the storm: I have only two independent films to introduce to you, and both will only have limited distribution. But this is not a reason not to be interested in them, because they are two quite original projects.
Following Sand River
(모래가 흐르는 강)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
14th Jeonju Film Fest Reveals Lineup!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Korean Box Office: Strong Start for Very Ordinary Couple (03/22-03/24, 2013)
Strong Start for Very Ordinary Couple
March is generally not a busy period for movies and South Korea is no exception. After a rocket-fueled start which saw records fall as local films dominated (Miracle in Cell No.7, The Berlin File, New World, etc.) and almost completely shut out Hollywood, things have settled down considerably as the industry lies in wait for what is likely to be a gargantuan summer season. That said, at 1.69 million admissions, business was up slightly and the market share occupied by domestic films was still very strong at 67%.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Re-encounter (혜화,동, Hye-hwa, Dong) 2010
(by refresh_daemon)
Friday, March 22, 2013
New Korean Films: Rememberance of the Lost Ones (2013 Week 12)
(by Fabien Schneider)
Eighteen characters are brought together in sketches with original situations, and the topics of all their discussions quickly turn to sex: a 70-year old man who returns to childhood by chatting with teenagers, a suicidal soldier and a serial killer, a naturist blind-date, or God trying to regulate the desire in his first two attempts at making humans, are only a few of these strange stories.
Eating, Talking, Faucking
(생생활활)
Eighteen characters are brought together in sketches with original situations, and the topics of all their discussions quickly turn to sex: a 70-year old man who returns to childhood by chatting with teenagers, a suicidal soldier and a serial killer, a naturist blind-date, or God trying to regulate the desire in his first two attempts at making humans, are only a few of these strange stories.
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