The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema

The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema

62 mins | Documentary | April 8, 2006

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.

The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema

62 mins | Documentary | April 8, 2006

The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema
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.
Producers Les Films du Tamarin
Original title Les renaissances du cinéma coréen
Directors Hubert Niogret
Writers

Cast

Park Chan-wook

as Himself

Hong Sang-soo

as Himself

Im Sang-soo

as Himself

Kim Ki-duk

as Himself

Im Kwon-taek

as Himself

Lee Chang-dong

as Himself

Bae Chang-ho

as Himself

Lee Myung-se

as Himself

Moon So-ri

as Herself

Ahn Sung-ki

as Himself