2010
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Jun 14, 2024 · Poetry, the latest by Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong, is a terrific film. It is not his best effort, but it remains emotionally resonating, while at the same time exploring themes of identity, the contemplation of life as a mysterious puzzle of suffering and joy, and learning to find the true path to our inner soul.
4 days ago · Lee Chang-dong’s “Peppermint Candy” is an unflinching and unhurried examination of a man against the backdrop of the ever-changing, volatile sociopolitical environment in Korea. The five phases in the protagonist’s life form the narrative in “Peppermint Candy”.
Jun 11, 2024 · As one of the most significant auteur directors in the South Korean film industry, Lee Chang-dong has always focused on social realities, marginalized characters, and underprivileged groups, earning a reputation for his strong critical consciousness in the global film scene.
5 days ago · Director: Lee Chang-dong Image via CGV Arthouse Based on the short story Barn Burning from The Elephant Vanishes by the acclaimed author Haruki Murakami , Burning is a psychological thriller ...
5 days ago · Lee Chang-dong's powerful, unconventional love story follows the unlikely romance between a man recently released from prison and a woman with cerebral palsy, both shunned by society and seeking solace in each other's company.
Jun 27, 2024 · Combining ecocritical, political and film theory, this paper aims to analyse how the alienation of humans from nature under capitalism is depicted in Lee Chang-Dong’s 2010 movie Poetry. In a movie where humans lean towards passivity and biting their tongue, the nonhuman world seems to carry a deeper meaning.
Jun 27, 2024 · South Korean Actor Gang Dong-won has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as a new member through his roles in the films “Broker” and “Peninsula.” AMPAS, which hosts the Academy Awards, announced the invitation of 487 new members this year on June 25 (local time).
