South Korean cinema is in the throes of a creative explosion where mavericks are encouraged and masters are venerated. But from where has this phenomenon emerged? What is the culture that has yielded this range of filmmakers? With The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema, French critic, writer and documentarian Hubert Niogret provides a broad overview but, nevertheless, an excellent entry point into this unique type of national cinema that still remains a mystery for many people. The product of a troubled social and political history, Korean cinema sports an identity that is unique in much modern film. Niogret's documentary tells of the country's cinematic history - the ups along with the downs - and gives further voice to the artists striving to express their concerns, fears and aspirations.
Hubert Niogret
Director
Park Chan-wook
Self
Hong Sang-soo
Self
Im Sang-soo
Self
Kim Ki-duk
Self
Im Kwon-taek
Self
Lee Chang-dong
Self
Bae Chang-ho
Self
Lee Myung-se
Self
Moon So-ri
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