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Tue, June 2, 2020 | 06:37

Korean wins best actress at Japanese academy awards

Korean wins best actress at Japanese academy awards

South Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung has won best actress at this year's Japanese academy awards for a Japanese film about a young female reporter who delves into a political scandal.

2020-03-07 20:43

Theaters screen past hit films amid coronavirus struggle

Theaters screen past hit films amid coronavirus struggle

South Korean movie theater chains are screening past blockbusters and classics as the spreading coronavirus has been keeping people from local cinemas.

2020-03-06 11:58

Musical movie 'Sing Street' to be re-screened in bid to boost virus-hit ticket sales

Musical movie 'Sing Street' to be re-screened in bid to boost virus-hit ticket sales

The music-themed movie “Sing Street” will be screened again at Seoul's CGV, in a special event starting Thursday. The 2016 hit Irish movie was co-directed and produced by Irish film director John Carney, best known for the 2007 musical film “Once” and the 2013 film “Begin Again.”

2020-03-05 16:40

In 'Gringo,' man strives to get back on track

In 'Gringo,' man strives to get back on track

Dark comedy film “Gringo” is about an amiable businessman who finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal in order to survive. Harold Soyinka, played by David Oyelowo, is a manager at a Chicago pharmaceutical company called Promethium run by his supposed best friend Richard Rusk, played by Joel Edgerton.

2020-03-03 16:16

Korea closes theaters, postpones film releases to curb coronavirus' spread

Korea closes theaters, postpones film releases to curb coronavirus' spread

The rapid spread of the coronavirus in Korea has seen several movie theaters close, and forced distributors to postpone the release of prominent films here. Several Oscar-winning films that looked to capitalize on their awards glory with a theatrical run in Korea have also had their releases delayed.

2020-03-02 16:00

Hong Sang-soo wins best director at Berlin Film Festival

Hong Sang-soo wins best director at Berlin Film Festival

South Korean director Hong Sang-soo won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival for his latest film “The Woman Who Ran,” the organizer announced Saturday (local time).

2020-03-01 17:12

Hong Sang-soo wins best director at Berlin film fest for 'The Woman Who Ran'

Hong Sang-soo wins best director at Berlin film fest for 'The Woman Who Ran'

Renowned South Korean director Hong Sang-soo on Saturday (Berlin time) won best director at the Berlin International Film Festival for his latest film, "The Woman Who Ran."

2020-03-01 10:06

Coronavirus scares away moviegoers; theaters in emergency mode to survive

Coronavirus scares away moviegoers; theaters in emergency mode to survive

Korean cinema is bearing the brunt of the fallout from the coronavirus epidemic. Films, on weekdays and weekends alike, are screened with most seats unoccupied - only 3.5 of 100 seats for top 10 movies are occupied on average, according to the Korea Film Council.

2020-02-27 15:34

'Parasite' producer talks on Bong's quirky brilliance, int'l acclaim

'Parasite' producer talks on Bong's quirky brilliance, int'l acclaim

Kwak Sin-ae, producer of the Oscar-winning “Parasite” and CEO of its production house Barunson E&A, says she still feels “awkward and uncomfortable” being in the spotlight.

2020-02-27 14:52

'Parasite' neighborhood embraces Oscar triumph

Hong Sang-soo unveils new film at Berlin int'l film festival

Hong Sang-soo unveils new film at Berlin int'l film festival

Director Hong Sang-soo's new film “The Woman Who Ran” was screened at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, Tuesday (local time).

2020-02-26 13:35

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