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New film fest highlights history as it unfolds

"The way to the venue is quite arduous," the film fest official says apologetically when he meets a group of guests from Seoul at Iksan Station in North Jeolla Province.

Movies | 2018-06-17 17:31

Big 4 wary of new distributors

The local film distribution industry has long been in a league of their own with the domination of the Big four distributors - CJ, Lotte, Showbox and NEW. But the Big Four's domination is poised to face a new challenge as several new comers are jumping into the market.

Movies | 2018-06-08 16:43

CJ to produce movies in Hollywood

CJ Group will jointly produce and distribute movies with filmmakers in Hollywood starting from the second half of the year, according to CJ E&M, its entertainment affiliate, Monday. This is the first time that a Korean company has produced movies in the U.S., although some Korean films or their publication rights have been sold to U.S. filmmakers before. CJ E&M said more than...

Movies | 2018-06-04 15:59

Filmmaker accuses actress of false rape allegation

Kim Ki-duk, an internationally acclaimed filmmaker accused of raping an actress last year, claims she and other actresses have defamed him with false allegations.

Movies | 2018-06-03 14:58

'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

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