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Silver Stallion (1991 Film)
''Silver Stallion'' (; lit. "The Silver Stallion Will Never Come") is a 1991 South Korean film based on the novel by Ahn Jung-hyo. Synopsis Soldiers with the U.N. forces that entered Korea during the Korean War rape a village girl named Eon-rae. The villagers ostracize Eon-rae and her son. Unable to make a living, Eon-rae joins the brothel district that has been set up near the U.N. base on the other side of the river from the village. The war and the introduction of U.S. culture break down the social order of the village. After several village children have died, the villagers put the blame on the prostitutes. Eventually the villagers, unable to maintain the village, leave their homes one by one. Eon-rae and her son also leave. Cast * Lee Hye-sook... Eon-rae * Kim Bo-yeon... Yong-nyeo * Jeon Moo-song... Hwang Hun-jang * Son Chang-min... Seok-gu * Yang Taek-jo... Lee Jang * Bang Eun-hee... Soon-deok * Lee Dae-ro... Chan Dol-bu * Kim Hyeong-ja... Chan Dol-mo * Lee Ki-young... Kang H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Kil-su
Jang may refer to: *Jang (Marshall Islands), part of Maloelap Atoll, in the Marshall Islands *Jang, Nepal, a village development committee in the Rapti Zone of western Nepal * Jang, the Tibetan name for Naxi, a county-level district of Luzhou city, Sichuan Province, China * Jang, the Tibetan name for the Naxi people living in the region of Lijiang, Yunnan *Jang (Korean name), a common Korean family name *Jang Group of Newspapers, a Pakistani newspaper publishing company **''Daily Jang'', an Urdu-language newspaper published by the Jang Group * Jang Town, a town in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India. *A rank bestowed by the Nizam of Hyderabad to ennobled Muslim retainers - see Khan (title) *A variety of Korean condiments, such as ''ganjang'', ''doenjang'', and gochujang. See also * * Dschang Dschang is a city located in the West (Ouest) Province of Cameroon, with an estimated population of 87,000 (est) in 2001, growing dramatically from 21,705 recorded in 1981. The 2006 Popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang Eun-hee
Bang Eun-hee (born Bang Min-seo on May 7, 1967) is a South Korean actress. Bang made her acting debut in 1988, and rose to fame after being cast as the lead actress in Im Kwon-taek's ''General's Son'' (1990). She has starred in films and television dramas such as ''The Day a Pig Fell into the Well'' (1996), '' No. 3'' (1997), ''3PM Paradise Bath House'' (1997), ''Shadows of an Old Love'' (1998), ''Legend of Hyang Dan'' (2007), ''Daebak Life'' (2008), and '' All My Love'' (2010). Bang married Kim Nam-hee, founder and CEO of NH Media NH Media (also known as NHemg) (, NH stands for Nam Hee) is a South Korean entertainment agency founded in 1998 by Kim Nam-hee. In May 2016, Signal Entertainment Group acquired 50% of the company. Former artists * UN (2000–2005) * Paran (2 ..., on September 9, 2010. As of 2016, she is now represented by the agency. Filmography Film Television series Radio program Theater Awards and nominations References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990s Korean-language Films
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Films
The year 1991 in film involved some significant events. Important films released this year included '' The Silence of the Lambs'', ''Beauty and the Beast'', ''Thelma & Louise'', ''JFK'' and '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day''. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1991 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events *February 14 – '' The Silence of the Lambs'' is released and becomes only the third film after ''It Happened One Night'' (1934) and '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1975) to win the top five categories at the Academy Awards: Best Picture; Best Director ( Jonathan Demme); Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins); Best Actress (Jodie Foster); and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally). It is also the first, and to date only, Best Picture winner widely considered to be a horror film. * July 3 – '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic. *August 7 - ... [...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] |
Korean Association Of Film Critics Awards
The Korean Association of Film Critics Awards (), also known as the Critics Choice Awards (), is an annual awards ceremony for excellence in film in South Korea. It was established in 1980 by the Korean Association of Film Critics (KAFC). The ceremony is usually held in November or December. Categories *Best Film *Best Director *Best Actor *Best Actress *Best Supporting Actor *Best Supporting Actress *Best New Director *Best New Actor *Best New Actress *Best Screenplay *Best Cinematography *Best Music *Technical Award is given to achievement in visual effects, editing, art direction, lighting, or costume design *CJ CGV Star Award *Special Mention *Special Achievement Award *FIPRESCI Award The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI, short for Fédération Internationale de la PRESse CInématographique) is an association of national organizations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world fo ... (International Federation of Film Cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspaper, whose pen name was "Baeksang". It was established for the development of Korean popular culture and art and for enhancing the morale of artists. They are regarded as one of the most prestigious entertainment awards in South Korea. Baeksang Arts Awards are annually presented at a ceremony organised by Ilgan Sports and JTBC Plus, affiliates of JoongAng Ilbo, usually in the second quarter of each year, in Seoul. It is the only comprehensive awards ceremony in the country, recognising excellence in film, television and theatre. Current awards Film * Grand Prize * Best Film * Best Director * Best New Director * Best Screenplay * Best Actor * Best Actress * Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best New Actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montréal World Film Festival
The Montreal World Film Festival (WFF; french: le Festival des Films du Monde) was one of Canada's oldest international film festivals and the only competitive film festival in North America accredited by the FIAPF (although the Toronto International Film Festival is North America's only accredited non-competitive festival). The public festival, which was founded in 1977 as a replacement for the defunct Montreal International Film Festival (1960–68), is held annually in late August in the city of Montreal in Quebec. Unlike the Toronto International Film Festival, which has a greater focus on Canadian and other North American films, the Montreal World Film Festival has a larger diversity of films from all over the world. The festival was cancelled in 2019. In 2022, former festival president Serge Losique announced plans to revive the festival as the Global Montreal Film Festival, with a 2022 edition featuring free screenings of a selection of films that had previously screene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Ki-young
Lee Ki-young (born August 26, 1963) is a South Korean actor. His notable roles include ''Marathon'' (2005), ''A Bittersweet Life'' (2005), and ''Love Me Not'' (2006). Filmography Film * '' Night in Paradise'' (2020) * ''How to Steal a Dog'' (2014) * '' The Plan'' (2014) * ''Circle of Crime'' (2012) * '' Once Upon a Time in Seoul'' (2008) * '' BA:BO'' (2008) * ''Beautiful Sunday'' (2007) * '' Soo'' (2007) * ''Love Me Not'' (2006) * ''My Captain Mr. Underground'' (2006) * ''A Bittersweet Life'' (2005) * ''Marathon'' (2005) * ''Natural City'' (2003) * ''Birth of a Man'' (2002) * ''Marrying the Mafia'' (2002) * ''The Beauty in Dream'' (2002) * '' The Last Witness'' (2001) * ''The Foul King'' (2000) * ''Picture Diary'' (2000) * ''The Soul Guardians'' (1998) * ''Bedroom and Courtroom'' (1998) * ''The Quiet Family'' (1998) * ''Beat'' (1997) * ''Mr. Condom'' (1997) * ''The Gate of Destiny'' (1996) * '' The Terrorist'' (1995) * ''48 + 1'' (1995) * '' How to Top My Wife'' (1994) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Chang-min
Son Chang-min (; born April 24, 1965) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television * ''Vengeance of the Bride'' (태풍의 신부/ 2022) *''Rookie Cops'' (너와 나의 경찰수업 / 2022) *''My Sassy Girl'' (엽기적인 그녀/ 2017) *'' Band of Sisters'' (언니는 살아있다 / 2017) *''My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol'' (내 딸, 금사월 / 2015) *''Unkind Ladies'' (착하지 않은 여자들 / 2015) *''Pride and Prejudice'' (오만과 편견/ 2014) *'' Glorious Day'' (기분 좋은날/ 2014) *'' Princess Aurora'' (오로라 공주/ 2013) *''Heartless City'' (무정도시/ 2013) *''Horse Doctor'' (마의/ 2012) *''Glory Jane'' (영광의 재인/ 2011) *''Stormy Lovers'' (폭풍의 연인/ 2010) *''Road No. 1'' (로드 넘버원/ 2010) *''Woman of Matchless Beauty, Park Jung-geum'' (천하일색 박정금/ 2008) *''Kid Gang'' (키드갱/ 2007) *''Shin Don'' (신돈/ 2005) *''Bad Housewife'' (불량주부/ 2005) *''My Fair Lady'' (요조숙녀/ 2003) *''Kuk Hee'' (국희/ 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Jung-hyo
Ahn Junghyo (This is the author's preferred Romanization per LTI Korea) is a South Korean novelist and literary translator."안정효" biographical PDF available at LTI Korea Library or online at: http://klti.or.kr/ke_04_03_011.do# Life He was born December 2, 1941, in Seoul, where he graduated from Sogang University with a BA in English literature in 1965. He worked as an English-language writer for the ''Korea Herald'' in 1964, and later served as a director for the ''Korea Times'' in 1975-1976. He was Editorial Director for the Korean Division of ''Encyclopædia Britannica'' from 1971 to 1974. He made his debut as a translator in 1975, when he published a Korean translation of '' One Hundred Years of Solitude'' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez which was serialized in the monthly '. From that time until the late 1980s, he translated approximately 150 foreign works into Korean. Work His first novel was ''Of War and the Metropolis'', now known as ''White War'' (''하얀전쟁' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Moo-song
Jeon Moo-song (born September 28, 1941) is a South Korean actor. Jeon began his career on stage in the play 'Chunhyangjeon' in 1964 and has since been active in Korean theatre, film and television. In 1977, he performed as the title character in ''Crown Prince Hamyeol'' (an adaptation of ''Hamlet'') at La MaMa in New York City, which marked the first time a Korean theatre troupe had traveled outside Korea. Jeon also won two trophies from the Grand Bell Awards for his portrayal of an eccentric monk in Im Kwon-taek's 1981 film ''Mandala''. Jeon is also the subject of an internet meme titled "High Expectations Asian Father" wherein his image, taken from his cameo in the film ''Epitaph An epitaph (; ) is a short text honoring a deceased person. Strictly speaking, it refers to text that is inscribed on a tombstone or plaque, but it may also be used in a figurative sense. Some epitaphs are specified by the person themselves be ...'', is paired with an exaggerated quote usual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |