Im Jin-taek (임진택)

Im unveils 100th film 'Beyond the Years'

Source | 2007/04/05 | Permalink |

If you have already made 99 movies in your lengthy and diverse career, what kind of project would you choose to make for your 100th film? The question may sound unrealistic for most directors around the world; yet it's a real question for Im Kwon-taek.

Im has chosen to tackle the question head-on. For his landmark 100th piece, "Beyond the Years (Cheon-neon-hak)", he has returned to the old yet resonating theme of love and suffering. The new movie depicts life and its fleeting nature in a style that reflects Im's trademark meditative approach to life.

Local media swarmed the press preview venue on Tuesday afternoon, highlighting the significance of the latest movie made by the award-winning filmmaker. "For this movie, all the staff members and actors have devoted their full energy", Im told reporters.

The film is adapted from Lee Cheong-joon's novel "Seonhakdong nageunae" (The Wanderer of Seonhak-dong), and its pansori theme triggers its association with Im's "Seopyonje" (1993)...| More