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Fri, October 18, 2019 | 17:27

Film 'Family Affair' delves into meaning of being family member

What is it to be a member of family? The film “Family Affair,” which received an official invitation for the Panorama section at the Busan International Film Festival, questions the audience on how separated family members come back together at the same starting point of a long journey.

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-10-18 17:15

Robert Downey Jr. to play Dr. Dolittle, talk to the animals

Robert Downey Jr., best known for his role as the Iron Man in the Marvel series, will play a veterinarian with the ability to talk to animals in the comedy film “Dolittle.”

2019-10-17 15:36

[INTERVIEW] Exploring cinematic potential of VR technology

Sngmoo Lee, 56, a filmmaker and professor at the Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, is a pioneer in the cinematic potential of virtual reality (VR) technology. He is the first Korean film director to have a VR film selected for screening at a major international film festival - his short film “Eyes in the Red Wind” featured in the “New Frontier” category at the 2018 ...

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-16 18:33

Actress Chun Woo-hee steps out of comfort zone in 'Vertigo'

Actress Chun Woo-hee is a prolific actress, known for the unique characters she played in previous films such as a mysterious woman in the 2016 horror film "The Wailing" and a traumatized victim in the 2013 award-winning film "Han Gong-ju."

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-10-16 17:18

Cannes' Japanese director Kore-Eda delivers heartfelt story in French

Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-Eda has delivered another heartfelt family story to follow his 2018 Cannes' Palme d'Or film “Shoplifters” with the subtle, drama “The Truth.” But this time, he has stepped out of his comfort zone - his native country - to a foreign production in successfully delivering a French film.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-10-14 18:23

Centennial of Korean cinema - From humble beginnings to mega hits

A century has passed since the screening of Korea's first film "Righteous Revenge" directed by Kim Do-san at Dansungsa Theater, located in central Seoul, on Oct. 27, 1919. It was the first domestic kino-drama - a theatrical play against a motion picture backdrop.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-10-13 20:42

Busan film festival closes with eye on industry trends

The 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) came to a close on Saturday, successfully keeping up with changing market trends and staying afloat after years of setbacks.

2019-10-13 15:58

Busan film fest runs smoothly but makes less-than-expected buzz

Leaving buzzing and hectic days behind, the 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is wrapping up its 10-day run Saturday. The festival, one of the largest in Asia, opened Oct. 3 in the southern port city of Busan, 450 kilometers southeast of Seoul, featuring 303 films from 85 countries. Among the invitations, 120 films, including 97 feature-length movies, were world p...

2019-10-11 16:18

'Joker' to surpass 3 million in ticket sales soon

The film “Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix is expected to soon surpass 3 million in ticket sales in Korea. Since its Oct. 2 release, Joker has stayed at the top of box office rankings as of Wednesday. According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), 2,962,924 tickets had been sold as of Wednesday.

2019-10-10 17:46

'Coming Home Again,' culinary wisdom deepens mother-son bond

BUSAN - “Coming Home Again,” a film centering on second-generation Korean-Americans, tells the universal story of family and what it means for people to help them connect to one another before it's too late. The film has been invited to a gala presentation screening of the 24th Busan International Film Festival, which runs from Oct. 2 to 12.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-10-09 20:00

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