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201070 minGdocumentary

Through Korean Cinema

201070 minGdocumentary

Five renowned Korean directors discuss the evolution of their cinema, which has gained recognition at major international festivals.

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Leonardo Cinieri Lombroso

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Five renowned Korean directors discuss the evolution of their cinema, which has gained recognition at major international festivals.

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Leonardo Cinieri Lombrosodirector

Im Kwon-taek

Im Kwon-taekcast

Park Kwang-su

Park Kwang-sucast

Lee Chang-dong

Lee Chang-dongcast

Lee Myung-se

Lee Myung-secast

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Five renowned directors discuss the evolution of Korean cinema in "Through Korean Cinema," released in 2010. The 70-minute documentary features their insights and experiences. The directors reflect on how their films portray society, history, and modern life. Their works have gained recognition at major international festivals, shaping perceptions of Korean cinema in the West. Through personal stories and film clips, the documentary presents their thoughts on culture and filmmaking practices.

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