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Man of WillThis movie is based on the true story of Korean nationalist politician Kim Koo. In 1890s, Kim Chang-soo (Cho Jin-woong) is sent to prison for murdering a Japanese man. While behind bars, Chang-soo finds out that most of the Koreans we wrongly convicted and he grows into a fighter for Korean independence. Directed by Lee Won-tae. RV: Resurrected VictimsUnexplainable...

Movies | 2017-10-19 16:25

'A Taxi Driver' to open Korean film festival in Frankfurt

“A Taxi Driver,” a film loosely based on the Gwangju massacre on May 18, 1980, will open an annual Korean film festival in Frankfurt. The film festival, to be co-organized for the sixth time by the Korean Consulate and a nonprofit organization Project K, consisting of University of Frankfurt Korean studies students and other young Germans interested in Korean culture, will screen 16 Korean films at CineStar Metropolis between Oct. 18 and 28.

Movies | 2017-10-18 17:45

Diverse films greet audiences in Busan

BUSAN _ The 22nd Busan Film Festival kicked off on Oct. 12 with some 300 films in its line-up, an impressive selection of films that feature works from renowned auteurs along with numerous independent and commercial films from around the world. Here is a selection of reviews of films that are being screened at this year’s festival.

Movies | 2017-10-18 17:06

Mayor target of anger at Busan film festival

BUSAN _ The rain that began in the morning of the opening day must have been a concern for the organizers of this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) especially as the opening ceremony took place at an open-air venue. What was probably of a much greater concern, however, was the appearance of Busan Mayor Suh Byung-soo on opening night.

Movies | 2017-10-15 17:16

Actor Cho recounts pressure of playing Kim Koo role

For any actors _ both veterans and novices _ a national hero is often the most difficult role to play. Actor Cho Jin-woong, who debuted 20 years ago, is undoubtedly one of the most critically acclaimed actors in Korea. But even for him, portraying the role of Korean independence fighter Kim Koo came with tremendous pressure, so he initially rejected the offer. “The representa...

Movies | 2017-10-13 18:45

Actress Kang Soo-yeon warns government: Movies belong to people

Veteran South Korean actress Kang Soo-yeon has hit out against government interference in the film industry.

Movies | 2017-10-13 15:10

'Independent films reflect culture of country,' Van Wagenen

When Sterling Van Wagenen cofounded the Sundance Film Festival with Robert Redford more than 30 years ago, he felt that they were starting a revolution. “What we started to see in the 1970s were young talented filmmakers telling stories, not telling Hollywood-type stories, but they were telling stories about their own regions of the country,” Van Wagenen said. They portrayed ...

Movies | 2017-10-13 13:06

Kingsman: The Golden CircleWith their headquarters destroyed and the world held hostage, members of Kingsman, including Eggsy (Taron Egerton), find new allies when they discover a spy organization in the United States known as Statesman. These two elite secret organizations must band together to defeat a common enemy. Directed by Matthew Vaughn.Blade Runner 2049Officer K (Rya...

Movies | 2017-10-12 17:01

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Movies | 2017-10-12 16:54

Busan Int'l Film Festival to kick off today

The Busan International Film Festival will open in the southern South Korean city of Busan on Thursday despite numerous issues threatening its status as Asia's largest film festival. Over the past three years, BIFF has been locked in strife with the sponsoring city of Busan over the latter's "municipal interference" in the festival's artistic freedom.

Movies | 2017-10-12 11:08

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