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The Woman Who Ran in UK Cinemas

The Woman Who Ran in UK Cinemas

Hong Sang-soo has become one of the most iconic and internationally acclaimed directors in South Korea, and The Woman Who Ran is the first film that sees him turning his camera to an all-female perspective.

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Space-Swepper - Korean Blockbuster Debuts Online

Space-Swepper - Korean Blockbuster Debuts Online

With Space Sweeper originally scheduled for a theatrical release in summer 2020 and then Koreas Chseok holidays, the Corona pandemic halted these events and rather than continuously postponing the release, rumours had been circulating, which are now confirmed, that Netflix will host Space Sweeper on its streaming service globally. Directed Jo Sung-hee (A Werewolf Boy, which also starred Song), the film has drawn attention for being Korea’s first ever space-set blockbuster and costing KRW 24 billion (USD 21.5 million).   Set in the year 2092 the sci-fi adventure follows a clean-up crew in outer space, who try to sell a weapon of mass destruction. The members of...

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HOME MCR Artist Film Weekender 2020 - April Lin 林森

HOME MCR Artist Film Weekender 2020 - April Lin 林森

Available online Thu 3 Dec - Sun 6 Dec at Home MCR

This year’s edition of the HOME Artist Film Weekender is dedicated to the power, politics and pleasure of togetherness, with London based artist and film-maker April Lin 林森.

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Chinese Independent Film Archive Launch Event

Chinese Independent Film Archive Launch Event
To mark the launch of the Chinese Independent Film Archive website, CIFA have curated three events as well as launching a new YouTube channel dedicated to their archive collection.

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Old Boy Star to Return to the Small Screen

Old Boy Star to Return to the Small Screen
Veteran Korean star Choi Min-sik (Oldboy, New World) may make a return to the small screen, to star in the tv series Casino, which is to be directed and scripted by Kang Yun-sung (The Outlaws). If he accepts the role, it will mark a 24 year absence from the small screen.

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