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Cho Geun-hyun
Cho Geun-hyun is a South Korean art director and film director. His directorial debut, the hit drama thriller ''26 Years'' (2012) with over 2.9 million admissions, was voted Best Korean Film by Twitter users held by KOFIC in December 2012. He was internationally recognized for his second feature ''Late Spring'' (2014), which won a total of six awards, including Best Foreign Feature at the 23rd Arizona International Film Festival, Best Film at the 14th Milan International Film Festival Awards and Best Asian Narrative Film at the 13th Asian Film Festival of Dallas in 2014. Filmography As art director *''L'Abri '' (2002) *''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003) *''My Mother, the Mermaid'' (2004) *''Heaven's Soldiers'' (2005) *'' Duelist'' (2005) *''From Here to Seoul'' (short film, 2006) *''Forbidden Quest'' (2006) *'' Evil Twin'' (2007) *''My Father'' (2007) *''Radio Dayz'' (2008) *''Go Go 70s'' (2008) *''The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan'' (2008) *'' Love, In Betw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of South Korea, adjacent islands. It has a Demographics of South Korea, population of 51.75 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the List of metropolitan areas by population, fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its Gojoseon, first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Unified Silla, Silla and Balhae in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Accidental Gangster And The Mistaken Courtesan
''The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan'' (; literally "Gibang riot in 1724") is a 2008 South Korean action comedy film. The film depicts the gangster culture of Joseon Dynasty Korea and is based on an actual fight that occurred at a kisaeng house in 1724.Moon Seok. "Count on the Autumn Harvest!"''Korean Film Observatory #26'', pp. 36. Korean Film Council, 2008. Retrieved on 14 November 2008. The film was directed by Yeo Kyun-dong, and stars Lee Jung-jae—in his first film role for three years—alongside Kim Ok-bin. "Geisha House Riot" releasing one day earlier!">hanMi's movie news">[ChanMi's movie news/nowiki> "Geisha House Riot" releasing one day earlier!. ''HanCinema'', 30 November 2008. Retrieved on 4 December 2008. References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan, The 2008 films 2008 action comedy films 2000s historical action films 2000s historical comedy films Films about organized crime in Korea Films direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
27th Blue Dragon Film Awards
The 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on December 15, 2006 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. Hosted by actors Jung Joon-ho and Kim Hye-soo Kim Hye-soo (; born September 5, 1970) is a South Korean actress. Kim was one of the most popular teen stars in the 1980s and 1990s. She is known for her headstrong independence and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. Kim bega ..., it was presented by Sports Chosun and broadcast on KBS. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) References {{Blue Dragon Film Awards 2007 film awards Blue Dragon Film Awards 2007 in South Korean cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Bell Awards
The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest continuous film awards held in South Korea, and has been called the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards. History The ceremony has been hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Information since 1962. The awards ceased for a couple years beginning in 1969, but were revived in 1972 after the establishment of the Korea Motion Picture Promotion Association, in an effort to stimulate the then-stagnant film industry. Awards See also *Cinema of Korea *List of film awards References External links * Grand Bell Awardsat Naver Grand Bell Awardsat CinemasieGrand Bell Awardsat the Internet Movie Database IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
43rd Grand Bell Awards
The 43rd Grand Bell Awards ceremony was held at the COEX Convention Hall in Seoul Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of ... on July 21, 2006. Nominations and winners (Winners denoted in bold) References External links * Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards {{film-award-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Dragon Film Awards
The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by ''Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popular movies of high artistic value released during the previous year. During the selection process, about forty movies that have made it to the final list are screened to the public for free. After the screening of each selection, the awards ceremony opens. The Blue Dragon Film Awards and Grand Bell Awards are the most popular film awards in South Korea. History It was created in 1963 by ''The Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper and discontinued in 1973. ''Sports Chosun'', a Korean sports daily also owned by ''The Chosun Ilbo'', resurrected the ceremony in 1990 and it has been held annually since then. The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 26, 2021 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. In this edition, 18 categories were awarded. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
26th Blue Dragon Film Awards
The 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 29, 2005 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. Hosted by actors Jung Joon-ho and Kim Hye-soo Kim Hye-soo (; born September 5, 1970) is a South Korean actress. Kim was one of the most popular teen stars in the 1980s and 1990s. She is known for her headstrong independence and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. Kim bega ..., it was presented by Sports Chosun and broadcast on KBS. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) References {{Blue Dragon Film Awards 2006 film awards Blue Dragon Film Awards 2006 in South Korean cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Film Awards
The Korean Film Awards was a South Korean film awards ceremony hosted by the broadcasting network MBC from 2002 to 2010. History Originally named the MBC Film Awards, the ceremony was first established in 2002. It was renamed the Korean Film Awards in 2003. Votes were determined from a jury of 500 film professionals and 500 viewers selected through the internet, using a 7:3 ratio. In 2009, failure to secure sponsors during the global economic recession resulted in the cancellation of that year's ceremony. It resumed in 2010, with Hyundai Motor Company as the main sponsor. But persistent financial difficulties regarding the production costs led MBC to abolish the awards in 2011. Categories *Best Film *Best Director *Best Screenplay *Best Actor *Best Actress *Best Supporting Actor *Best Supporting Actress *Best New Director *Best New Actor *Best New Actress *Best Cinematography *Best Editing *Best Art Direction *Best Lighting *Best Music *Best Visual Effects *Best Sound *Bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More Than Blue
''More Than Blue'' () is a 2009 South Korean film. The directorial debut of poet Won Tae-yeon, it stars Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Bo-young and Lee Beom-soo in the lead roles. The film's Korean title translates as "A Story Sadder Than Sadness".Lee Hyo-won.`More Than Blue' Is Poetic, Luminous. ''The Korea Times'', 5 March 2009. Retrieved on 4 May 2009. In 2018, a Taiwanese remake of the same name was released. Later, in 2021 a Taiwanese remake was released on Netflix into a ten-episode series '' More than Blue: The Series''. Plot K and Cream first meet each other in high school & both are orphans; K was abandoned by his mother after his father died of cancer who nevertheless left him a sizeable sum of money, while Cream lost her entire family in a car accident. The two become soulmates and come to share a home. Knowing that Cream's biggest fear is to be left alone, K keeps the fact that he has leukemia ,and instead he urges her to marry a kind and healthy man. When Cream announces that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Tale Of Legendary Libido
''A Tale of Legendary Libido'' () is a 2008 South Korean comedy film directed and written by Shin Han-sol starring Bong Tae-gyu, Kim Shin-ah, and Oh Dal-su released on April 30, 2008. Plot Byeon Gang-soe is a meek rice cake seller in a remote mountainous village in Joseon Dynasty Korea. Mocked for his impaired libido, Gang-so learns of a potion buried in the forest which transforms him into the greatest lover in his village. Cast * Bong Tae-gyu ... Byeon Gang-soe * Kim Shin-ah ... Dal-gaeng * Oh Dal-su ... Kang-mok * Youn Yuh-jung ... Old woman * Song Jae-ho ... Old monk * Jeon Soo-kyung ... Hostel owner * Kwon Byeong-gil ... High official * Lee Jung-sub ... District magistrate * Kim Ki-hyeon ... Blind physician * Seo Yeong ... Dan-bi * Kim Ki-doo Release ''A Tale of Legendary Libido'' was released in South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herb (film)
''Herb'' () is a 2007 South Korean drama film, directed by Heo In-moo. Kang Hye-jung stars in the lead role as a 20-year-old woman with the mental and emotional skills of a seven-year-old, who falls in love with a policeman she sees as her Prince Charming, but must face tragedy when she is forced to deal with certain realities about herself and those around her. Plot Sang-eun is a pretty 20-year-old girl, that is warm hearted and possess an extraordinary gift for folding paper into various figures. She has a loving mom and friends, but she is also mentally challenged. She has the intelligence of a 7 years old. Sang-Eun learns everything slowly, but there are still a lot of things she does not know about. She is fixated with the idea that she will meet the prince of her dreams, like in the fairy tales she so often reads. One day Sang-Eun meets a traffic officer, that she believes may be the prince of her dreams. The traffic officer is named Jong Bum and he has a strong penchant for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Revolutionist
"The Revolutionist" is an Ernest Hemingway short story published in his first American volume of stories ''In Our Time''. Originally written as a vignette for his earlier Paris edition of the collection, titled ''in our time'', he rewrote and expanded the piece for the 1925 American edition published by Boni & Liveright. It is only one of two vignettes rewritten as short stories for the American edition. The story is about a young Hungarian magyar communist revolutionary fleeing the Hungarian White Terror to Italy. There he visits museums, where he sees some Renaissance paintings he likes, while declaring his dislike for the painter Mantegna. "The Revolutionist" has received scant attention from literary critics with only a cursory examination of the art mentioned in the short story. Literary critics have speculated whether Hemingway's intended meaning in his allusion to Mantegna's ''Dead Christ'' is meant to highlight the importance of realism as opposed to idealism, or whethe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
