The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema
Genres
Overview
South Korean cinema is in the throes of a creative explosion where mavericks are encouraged and masters are venerated. But from where has this phenomenon emerged? What is the culture that has yielded this range of filmmakers? With The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema, French critic, writer and documentarian Hubert Niogret provides a broad overview but, nevertheless, an excellent entry point into this unique type of national cinema that still remains a mystery for many people. The product of a troubled social and political history, Korean cinema sports an identity that is unique in much modern film. Niogret's documentary tells of the country's cinematic history - the ups along with the downs - and gives further voice to the artists striving to express their concerns, fears and aspirations.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
62 min
Release Date
2006-04-08
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
Park Chan-wook
Himself
Hong Sang-soo
Himself
Im Sang-soo
Himself
Kim Ki-duk
Himself
Im Kwon-taek
Himself
Lee Chang-dong
Himself
Bae Chang-ho
Himself
Lee Myung-se
Himself
Moon So-ri
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Ahn Sung-ki
Himself
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