▣ Salin-ui Chuok (Memories of Murder) (2003)
Saturday at noon
Seoul Selection Bookstore
With the right combination of entertainment and social awareness, "Memories of Murder" became a huge hit last year, topping the local box office and sweeping most of the major film awards. Based on a real serial murder case that took place in the mid-1980s in the town of Hwasong, Kyonggi Province, the film takes the format of a mystery thriller but grapples with the social constraints of its times. The two detectives in charge of the case, played impressively by Song Gang-ho and Kim Sang-kyung, are forced to work within the limitations of their environment, as well as their own limitations and mistakes. This uncertainty pervades throughout the film and gets even stronger when a suspect is found. While director Bong Joon-ho refrains from outright criticism, there's a sense of quiet indignation that takes the thoroughly entertaining film to a deeper level. On DVD. Located near exit 2 of Kwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Tickets: 3,000 won. Details: (02) 734-9565 or www.seoulselection.com.
▣ Taegukgi (2004)
6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3:50 p.m. on Sunday
Cine Core Theater
The English-subtitled screenings of the blockbuster film about two brothers caught up in the Korean War has been extended. Located near Chonggak Station on subway line 1. Tickets: 7,000 won. Details:(02) 734-9565 or www.seoulselection.com.
▣ Haebyonuro Kada (Bloody Beach) (2000)
Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
KNTO Building
A horror film about a group of friends looking for some fun and sun find themselves being stalked by a serial killer. Located near exit 5 of Chonggak Station on subway line 1. Free. Details: (02) 729-9497/8 or Open the link.
Free Outdoor Screening of 'Taegukgi' Rescheduled 2004/03/24 (Source) A free outdoor screening of the blockbuster film "Taegukgi" will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the public square located within Kyongbok Palace, Seoul, a week later than it was originally planned.
The screening, which is to be held in celebration of the film reaching the 10-million-viewer mar,...More
Korean Film Highlighted at Philadelphia Festival 2004/03/24 (Source) Philadelphia's film goers will have a feast of Korean cinema to choose from when the 13th Philadelphia Film Festival opens on April 8.
South Korea is well represented with 11 features out of the 133 to be screened, including a special category called New Korean Cinema. The category's six films incl,...More
Movie 'Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall and Spring' Enjoys Popularity in Germany 2004/03/24 (Source) The movie, "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring" made a strong debut at German box offices. Its German distributor Pandora Film says more than 27 thousand people watched the movie, the first Korean film ever to be commercially screened in Germany, just five days after its release in 50 German th,...More
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