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32nd Buil Film Awards
The 32nd Buil Film Awards () ceremony is hosted by the Busan-based daily newspaper Busan Ilbo. It was held on October 5, 2023, at the Signiel Busan Grand Ballroom in Haeundae-gu, Busan. In the 32nd edition, awards were presented in 16 categories for 222 Korean films that were released from August 11, 2022, to August 10, 2023. Film awards ceremony was preceded by walking the red carpet for the first time this year and Esom is the solo host of the award show. The awards show attended by film industry celebrities was broadcast live on Naver TV. The film ''Concrete Utopia'' by Um Tae-hwa won 4 awards the best film award; best actor by Lee Byung-hun; star of the year (female) by Park Bo-young; and best cinematography by Cho Hyung-rae. Star of the Year Award (male) was won by Doh Kyung-soo for ''The Moon''. Judging panel The judging panel consisted of 9 members: * Yoo Ji-na: Jury Chairman, film critic, professor at the Department of Film and Video at Dongguk University * Nam Yu-je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photography, photographing actual scenes with a movie camera, motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of computer-generated imagery, CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still imag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buil Film Awards
The Buil Film Awards () is a South Korean film awards ceremony hosted by the ''Busan Ilbo'' newspaper. It began in 1958 as one of the earliest film awards in the country. During the 1950s and 1960s, it was the biggest film awards event in the Busan region, and was held annually until 1973. The event went into a 34-year hiatus from 1974 to 2007 when the film industry lost its appeal due to government censorship and the burgeoning television industry. Award ceremonies After an absence of 23 years, the awards were revived when the 17th Buil Film Awards took place on October 9, 2008 at the Grand Hotel in Haeundae District, Busan. It is currently one of the highlights of the ongoing Busan International Film Festival.Yi Ch'ang-ho (24 October 2008)"The Chaser extends awards lead" ''Korean Film Council''. Retrieved 2012-11-18. The 30th Buil Film Awards was held on October 7, 2021 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO Auditorium) in Busan. The highlight of this year's aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Sang-soo
Hong Sang-soo (홍상수, born 25 October 1960) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Early life Hong's parents owned the film production company Cinetel Soul. Hong took the entrance exam and entered the theater department at Chung-Ang University in South Korea. He then studied in the United States where he received his bachelor's degree from the California College of Arts and Crafts and his master's at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Career Hong made his directorial debut at age 35 with The Day a Pig Fell into the Well (film), ''The Day a Pig Fell into the Well'' in 1996. Woman Is the Future of Man, ''Woman is the Future of Man'' (2004) was his first film to screen in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Hong's films have also screened at the Berlin International Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, and the Locarno Festival, Locarno Film Festival. He has received the Un Certain Regard, Prix Un Certain Regard at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Point Men (2023 Film)
''The Point Men'' () is a 2023 South Korean action crime thriller film directed by Yim Soon-rye and starring Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin. The film is based on the 2007 South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan and the subsequent rescue mission. It was released on January 18, 2023 in South Korea and screened in Dolby Atmos. Synopsis A story about a diplomat and a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who struggle and risk their lives on foreign soil to save Korean hostages that have been abducted in the Middle East. The film is based on true events of 2007 South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan, when 23 South Korean missionaries were captured and held hostage in Afghanistan. Hyun Bin playing a NIS agent conducts a rescue operation and negotiations with the help of diplomat played by Hwang Jung-min. Cast * Hwang Jung-min as Jung Jae-ho, diplomat * Hyun Bin as Park Dae-sik, NIS agent * Kang Ki-young as Qasim / Lee Bong-han * Jung Jae-sung as Vice Minister Kim * K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yim Soon-rye
Yim Soon-rye (born January 1, 1961) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. She is considered one of the few leading female auteurs of Korean New Wave cinema. Career Education Born in 1961 in Incheon, Yim Soon-rye graduated from Hanyang University in 1985 with a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in Theater and Film. She received her master's degree in Film Studies from Paris 8 University in 1992 with a thesis titled "Study on Kenji Mizoguchi." 1994–1996: ''Promenade in the Rain'' and ''Three Friends'' Upon her return to Korea in 1993, she worked as an assistant director on Yeo Kyun-dong's '' Out to the World''. In 1994, she directed her first short film ''Promenade in the Rain'', which won the Grand Prize and the Press Award at the 1st Seoul International Short Film Festival. She made her feature film debut with ''Three Friends'' (1996), which explored Korean masculinity and marginalization through the lives of three young men who have difficulty adjusting t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryoo Seung-wan
Ryoo Seung-wan (born December 15, 1973) is a South Korean film director. Early life Ryoo Seung-wan was born in 1973 in Onyang, a small town in South Chungcheong Province. With the choice of domestic films mostly limited to propaganda and hostess films due to extreme government censorship, young Ryoo often opted for the more kinetic and free-spirited action films from the Shaw Brothers canon. Watching Jackie Chan's ''Drunken Master'' turned him into a lifelong fan, and Ryoo spent his youth building his knowledge of and love for Hong Kong-style action films. Dreaming of becoming a film director someday, he took taekwondo lessons and saved lunch money for three years during middle school to buy an 8mm camera, with which he shot short films. Career Early years Ryoo became his family's sole breadwinner after he lost his parents while in middle school. He later dropped out of high school in 1992 and worked for six months to raise enough money to cover a year's worth of basic livin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walk Up
''Walk Up'' (, Revised Romanization: ''tab''; ''lit.'' Tower) is a 2022 South Korean drama film written, produced, directed, edited, and scored by Hong Sang-soo. Plot ''Walk Up'' follows filmmaker Byung-soo and his estranged daughter Jeong-su as they visit a building owned by Ms. Kim, share a meal, and meet others who live in the building. The same event is seemingly repeated several times in different variations. Byung-soo later begins a relationship with a woman in the building and moves into one of the apartments. Cast * Kwon Hae-hyo as Byung-soo * Lee Hye-young as Ms. Kim * Park Mi-so as Jeong-su * Song Seon-mi as Sunhee * Cho Yun-hee as Jiyoung * Shin Seok-ho as waiter Production ''Walk Up'' was filmed in black and white in Seoul in 2021. It was written, directed, edited, and produced by Hong, with music and cinematography by Hong. The production company was Jeonwonsa Film Company. Kim Min-hee served as production manager. Release ''Walk Up'' premiered at the 2022 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Night Owl (2022 Film)
''The Night Owl'' () is a 2022 South Korean period thriller drama film directed by Ahn Tae-jin, starring Ryu Jun-yeol and Yoo Hae-jin. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, it is based on the mystery surrounding the death of Crown Prince Sohyeon, who returned from the Qing Dynasty in the Joseon Injo period. It was released on November 23, 2022. Premise Kyung-soo is blind but has excellent acupuncture skills. He enters the palace after being recognized for his talent by Lee Hyung-ik. Around that time, Crown Prince Sohyeon, who was taken hostage by the Qing Dynasty, returned to Korea after 8 years. Injo, while happy for his son, is overcome with unknown anxiety for a while. Then one night, Kyung-soo, who can see faintly in the dark, witnesses the death of Crown Prince Sohyeon. As he tries to tell the truth, bigger secrets and conspiracies are revealed, putting his life at risk. After the death of his son, Injo's anxiety turns into madness and begins to run rampant, and Kyung-soo, who witnesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Si-eun (actress, Born 1999)
Kim Si-eun (; born January 19, 1999) is a South Korean actress. Kim is known for her titular role in '' Next Sohee'' (2022). Career Born in 1999, actress Kim Si-eun made her debut in 2016 with the show "Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani". '' Next Sohee'' is a film directed by Jung Ju-ri that portrays the story of a high school student undergoing on-site training at a call center and a female detective who questions the incidents. In an interview, Jung Ju-ri shared the story of how she came to cast newcomer Kim Si-eun in the lead role. It all started when Jung Ju-ri stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring Kim Si-eun energetically hosting EBS's 'Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani.' Intrigued by her vibrant presence, Jung Ju-ri arranged a meeting with Kim Si-eun. During their conversation in the audition, Jung Ju-ri was struck by Kim Si-eun's determination and her ability to approach the story with objectivity. This impressed Jung Ju-ri, who found Kim Si-eun to be an extraordinary talent. As the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Seon-ho
Kim Seon-ho (; born May 8, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He began his career on stage and appeared in numerous plays before making his screen debut in 2017 with ''Good Manager''. He rose to prominence with the television series '' Start-Up'' (2020) and gained more recognition for his main role in ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021)'','' which aired on tvN and Netflix. In 2021, he was selected as Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year. Career 2009–2016: Theatrical work After graduating from high school, Kim studied at the Seoul Institute of the Arts where he received a degree from the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment. While in college, he joined a theatre group and began acting in plays. His first stage role was in open-run ''New Boeing Boeing'' (an adaptation of the French play of the same name) in 2009, which he reprised in 2013. He found minor success appearing in the popular Daehakro (comparable to Off-Broadway) open run plays '' Rooftop House Cat'' and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busan International Film Festival
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF, previously Pusan International Film Festival, PIFF), held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan (''also'' Pusan), South Korea, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. The first festival, held from 13 to 21 September 1996, was also the first international film festival in Korea. The main focus of the BIFF is to introduce new films and first-time directors, especially those from Asian countries. Another notable feature is the appeal of the festival to young people, both in terms of the large youthful audience it attracts and through its efforts to develop and promote young talent. In 1999, the Pusan Promotion Plan (renamed Asian Project Market in 2011) was established to connect new directors to funding sources. The 16th BIFF in 2011 saw the festival move to a new permanent home, the Busan Cinema Center in Centum City. History * 1st Busan International Film Festival, 13–21 September 1996 : Films screened: 173 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cine21
''Cine21'' is a South Korean film magazine issued by '' Hangyeore newspaper''. The magazine was first published on 24 April 1995 in Seoul, and subsequent issues have continued to be released weekly. The first editor-in-chief An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ... was Seon-hee Cho, the culture desk journalist. The first issue was published with the articles including "Who is controlling Korean film industry", "The vote of 'Korean film power 50'". 1 August 2003, ''Cine21'' was spun off from the ''Hangyeore Newspaper'' and became an independent subsidiary (corporate name: Cine21 Corporation) of the former. As of 2019, the Hankyoreh Media Group owns 85% of the company's shares. History ''Cine21'' was the first weekly film magazine published in South Korea. It was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
