Jeong Beom-sik (정범식)

2008/04/04 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

Among the new slate of talented young Korean directors, the brothers JEONG Beom-sik and JEONG Sik are among its leading exponents; the latest development around their debut film "Epitaph" (Gidam) is the sale of its distribution rights to North America (TLA Releasing), Hong Kong (Celestial Movies Channel) and Japan (CCRE) by Studio 2.0 at the Hong Kong Filmart.

Studio 2.0 also sold the rights of "Highway Star" (Bokmyeon Dalho), starring CHA Tae-hyeon, to Hong Kong (Celestial Movies Channel), China (H.G.C.) and Vietnam (Diamond Cinema). Animation "Aachi and Ssipak" was picked up by Spain's Notro and "Lovers of 6 Years" (Yooknyeonjjae Yeonae Joong) with KIM Ha-neul will be released in Vietnam (Diamond Cinema).

TLA Releasing describes its prized acquisition "Epitaph" as, "Beautifully lush, Korean supernatural, psychological horror", and, "A reinvention of Korean horror and moving it into a refreshingly, new direction". JIN Goo ("A Dirty Carnival"/Biyeorhan Geori), KIM Bo-kyeong ("W...

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2007/09/10 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

The San Sebastian International Film Festival, one of Europe's top festivals and the leading film event of the Spanish-speaking world, has invited three Korean films to screen at its 55th edition.

"Shadows in the Palace", a mystery-thriller set during the Joseon Dynasty, has been selected for the festival's main competition section. Directed by KIM Mi-jeung and starring PARK Jin-hee and YOON Se-ah, the film centers around the power struggles and deceptions that take place at a Korean royal court. The film has received notice in Korea for having almost an all-female cast and production team, including the director, producer, and executive producer.

The film will be eligible to receive the prestigious Golden Shell, the festival's top prize, and as a debut film will also qualify for the 90,000 euro Altadis-New Directors Award.

Meanwhile, debut film "Epitaph" by the Jung Brothers (JEONG Beom-sik and JEONG Sik) will screen in the Zabaltegi - New Directors section for first and s...

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