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Korean film: yeah, it's different.

Posted by tinear on February 15, 2020 at 11:42:20:
I assume that living under the danger of a very possible, very real nuclear "civil war" for decades may have some influence? At any rate, Korean film often (not always!) does have a dark edge. One doesn't expect Korean food to mimic American food--- judging its films by our standards similary is wrong-headed. Approach with an open mind and enjoy!

For some time, Korean directors have been the collective equal of those of any country--- perhaps, in fact, superior.

The already (thread below) listed Bong Joon-ho.

Park Chan-wook: the "revenge trilogy:" "Oldboy," "Lady Vengeance," "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance." "JSA" also is excellent.

Lee Chang-dong: "Burning." Many critics had this as the best film of 2018--- and I'd agree. A slow burn thriller that, yes, can be mentioned in the same breath as the best of Hitchcock. This isn't imitative, it is innovative, exciting filmmaking. "Secret Sunshine" is similarly brilliant.

Hong Sang-soo: "Hotel by the River:" as good as any film this past year. Hong is a Korean Rohmer who is as prolific as Woody Allen with a little of the New Yorker's angst. He has many, many films worth seeing. See, "On the Beach at Night Alone," also.

Kim Ki-Duk: "The Isle." "3-Iron." Quirky, original.

Kim Jee-Woon: okay, here's a guy who makes films that many would agree are "typical" Korean films: violent and dark. "I Saw the Devil." "A Bittersweet Life." Who would ever want to see Hollywood fare of this type after seeing these?!

Jang Joon-hwan: included for one film, but it's amazing. "Save the Green Planet."