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2026104 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema

2026104 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Kim Dong-ho travels across Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia to document the state of cinema and the thoughts of filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook in a post-pandemic world.

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Kim Dong-ho travels across Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia to document the state of cinema and the thoughts of filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook in a post-pandemic world.

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Kim Dong-ho, former director of the Busan International Film Festival, travels across Asia to document the state of cinema in a post-pandemic world. He visits theaters and film festivals in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia, capturing the thoughts of filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook. As he gathers their memories and concerns, the film reflects on the future of theaters and the sustainability of cinema. This 104-minute documentary offers a personal perspective on the evolving cinematic ecosystem.

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