The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Park Chan-wook

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 96%

Hong Sang-soo

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 48%

Im Sang-soo

Himself

Age : 62 | Popularity : 12%

Kim Ki-duk

Himself

Age : 59 | Popularity : 18%

Im Kwon-taek

Himself

Age : 88 | Popularity : 3%

Lee Chang-dong

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 21%

Bae Chang-ho

Himself

Age : 71 | Popularity : 5%

Lee Myung-se

Himself

Age : 66 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Hubert Niogret Yann Brolli
Directing	Director	Hubert Niogret
Department	Role	Name

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