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The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema (2005)

Directed by Hubert Niogret

Documentary · 1h 02m

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.

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Cast

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 Self Ahn Sung-ki Self

Crew

Director
Hubert Niogret
Producer
Yann Brolli, Hubert Niogret

Details

Original title
Les renaissances du cinéma coréen
Release date
2005-10-07
Runtime
1h 02m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
Korean
Countries
France
Production
Les Films du Tamarin