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'Burning' wins international critics' award

Award-winning filmmaker Lee Chang-dong's much-anticipated film “Burning” didn't win Cannes' most-coveted Palme d'Or Award. That honor went to the Japanese film “Shoplifters.” But the critics' favorite South Korean movie won the International Federation of Film Critics (Fipresci) prize for best film and the film's art director Shin Jeom-hee won the independent Vulcan Award of ...

Movies | 2018-05-20 19:33

Young directors shine in Jeonju

One interesting trend that has been emerging in Korean independent cinema over recent years is the young talent coming through, which was evident at the Jeonju International Film Festival this year.

Movies | 2018-05-16 18:13

Actor Teo Yoo plays Soviet rock star

Putting oneself into a given character in a movie is a tough challenge for any actor. Yet coming close to the real-life of a foreign character who had lived an eventful life whose life was tragically cut short by an untimely accident can be even more daunting.

Movies | 2018-05-15 16:19

2 Koreas resume cooperation in films

In October, a local film festival may feature North Korean actors and directors. Following the historic inter Korean Summit last month, where the amicable atmosphere between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un surprised many and spawned hope for improved cross-border relations, the government is pushing ahead with more cultural exchanges with Pyongyang. ...

Movies | 2018-05-09 18:26

'Burning' features beleaguered youth of the time

“For the young generation of today, engulfed in helplessness and rage, the world would come as a big conundrum,” said director Lee Chang-dong, talking about his upcoming film “Burning” that entered the competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The international film festival kicked off Tuesday in France's southern coastal city until May 19, and Lee's latest film is sla...

Movies | 2018-05-08 17:19

Jeonju Film Festival to open with “Yakiniku Dragon”

The Jeonju International Film Festival kicks off its 19th edition on May 3 with the world premiere of Chong Wishing's “Yakiniku Dragon” about a Korean family who run a grilled tripe restaurant in a village near Kansai airport in Japan in the 1970s.

Movies | 2018-05-04 18:57

Marvel's action flick 'Deadpool 2' to world premiere in Seoul

The second installment of the Marvel Comics-based anti-hero action flick “Deadpool 2” will premiere in Seoul. The film's star Ryan Reynolds, who plays the fast-talking and over-the-top anti-hero Wade Wilson, visited Seoul on Wednesday to promote the film.

Movies | 2018-05-02 19:10

'Avengers: Infinity War' tops Korean box office amid translation issues

“Avengers: Infinity War” is dominating the Korean box office despite an ongoing mistranslation controversy, selling a staggering 5 million tickets, data showed Tuesday. According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), the Marvel superhero movie garnered a cumulative audience of over 5.25 million as of Tuesday, the seventh day of its run. It also set the best opening day record o...

Movies | 2018-05-01 16:35

North Korea: from enemy to object of interest

A brief overview of South Korean films dealing with the North says there have been significant changes in South Koreans' perceptions of the North and the shifting trend was captured in the topics of South Korean films and the way northerners were depicted in them.

Movies | 2018-04-30 16:56

65% of South Koreans trust Kim Jong-un's denuke pledge

Moon So-ri tapped for goodwill ambassador for international dance festival

Award-winning actress Moon So-ri was appointed goodwill ambassador for the 37th International Modern Dance Festival (MODAFE) to be held in Seoul on May 16 to 27.

Movies | 2018-04-24 18:53

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