All South Korea articles
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NewsZhang Yimou to lead seven-strong Competition jury at Busan film festival
Further members include Bi Gan, July Jung and Kei Ishikawa.
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Reviews‘Paradise Lost’ review: Yeon Sang-ho’s AI thriller struggles to bring its provocative premise to life
The Train to Busan director explores grief through virtual reality in an uneven high-concept mystery
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NewsFinecut scores sales of features based on short-form series with K-pop stars
Titles include ‘After-School Exorcism Club: Girls’ Night’, ‘Wi-Fi Love In The Palace’ and ‘Wind Up: The Movie’.
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NewsKorea boosts production support for 16 projects including Koji Fukada, Um Tae-hwa films
The productions will receive a share of nearly $20m.
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NewsKorean occult feature ‘The Uninvited’ makes TIFF market debut with CJ 4DPlex
EXCLUSIVE: First look at Byun Yo-Han and Ahn Jae-Hong in the upcoming feature by Heo Jung.
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Reviews‘The Assassin(s)’ review: Hur Jin-ho turns 1974 assassination attempt on South Korean president into gripping, propulsive thriller
Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho star in the director’s follow-up to ’A Normal Family’
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NewsToronto reveals increase in Asian submissions aiming to boost exposure
South Korean features such as ‘Harbin’ and ’The World Of Love’ scored box office success after Toronto premieres.
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News‘Magical Girl Revolution’ starring ‘Train To Busan’s Kim Su-an begins South Korea shoot
EXCLUSIVE: The film is directed by Choi Hana and is set for release in 2027.
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NewsLumière Summit unveils independent cinema support plan, €1bn France, Korea pact
Organised by French cinema body the CNC, the summit was opened by French President Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea.
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News‘The Odyssey’ crosses 10 million admissions in South Korea, breaks Imax records
Christopher Nolan’s epic has made $83m in the country to date.
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NewsBanjong Pisanthanakun horror ‘Inherit’ scores wave of sales ahead of Toronto premiere
EXCLUSIVE: The Thai film starring Davika Hoorne has sold across Asia and beyond.
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NewsToronto-bound ‘Long Long Night’, Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ land sales
Further deals struck on Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title ‘Dora’.
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Reviews‘Possible Love’ review: Lee Chang-dong explores class, desire and exploitation in powerful Venice competition return
The ‘Burning’ director reunites with star Sul Kyung-gu for an enigmatic drama about two married couples divided by wealth
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FeaturesLee Chang-dong talks Netflix and long-awaited return with Venice competition title ‘Possible Love’
The director of ‘Burning’ returns after eight years with a relationship drama.
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NewsBusan reveals 14-strong Competition including Nanako Hirose, Majid Majidi, Yosep Anggi Noen
Guests to include Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hirokazu Koreeda, Michelle Yeoh, Fan Bingbing and Isabelle Huppert.
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News‘Guardians Of The Video Game’ lands sales agent ahead of TIFF: The Market
The film is based on the popular Naver Webtoon and mobile game of the same name.
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NewsBarunson E&A to launch sales on Joko Anwar’s ‘Satan’s Slaves: Origin’ at TIFF: The Market
A theatrical release in 2027 is being planned.
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News‘Squid Game’ creator returns to film with ‘K.O. Club’ starring Lee Byung-hun
The story is set in a dystopian future where rich people can buy their way into a longer life.
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NewsSouth Korea selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for Oscars
The drama is set to premiere at Venice and Toronto film festivals.
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NewsKorean love story ‘The World Before’ boarded by m-appeal ahead of TIFF premiere
Nostalgic love story world premieres in TIFF’s Platform section.