Lim Tae-hyeong (임태형)

"Little Brother" Tops Children's Film Fest in Germany

Source | 2006/10/10 | Permalink |

The Korean film "Little Brother" ("Hello Brother") directed by Lim Tae-hyeong has won the top prize at an international children's film festival held in Germany. The film's producer, MK Pictures, said Monday that "Little Brother" shared the Lucas Award with the German film "Paula's Secret" at the Lucas International Children's Film Festival which ran from Sept. 24 until Oct. 1.

Among 13 feature and eight short films in the competition category, Lim's work was recognized for maintaining its humor and not becoming sentimental despite its serious topic. A total of 123 films were submitted to the festival.

Based on a true story, "Little Brother" ("Hello Brother") deals with the life of a boy diagnosed with cancer and the boy's little brother. Park Ji-bin, who played the little brother, won the Silver Iris Award for Best Actor at the New Montreal Filmfest in Canada in September.

The Korean director said, "I would like to express my gratitude to the children who were fighting cancer...| More

Lim Tae-hyeong Wins Best Director Award at "Fajr Film Festival" in Iran

Source | 2006/01/31 | Permalink |

According to Kim Ji-suk, a programmer of the Pusan International Film Festival, on Jan. 30, film director Lim Tae-hyeong, who directed the film "Hello Brother" (2005), won the best director award in the "Spiritual Cinema" division of the 24th Fajr International Film Festival which ended in Teheran, Iran on Jan. 30.

"Hello Brother" portrays a touching story about a nine-year-old boy "Janghani" (played by Park Ji-bin) who tries to save his older brother who is suffering from cancer. Park won the "Silver Iris for Best Actor Award" at the first New Montreal Filmfest held in Canada in September of last year for his acting in this film.

Meanwhile, other South Korean films failed to win awards at the Iranian film festival. They are "A Family" (2004, directed by Lee Jeong-cheol), which was invited to the "International Competition Division"; "Taegukgi: Brotherhood of War" (2003, directed by Kang Jae-gyu), "Cracked Eggs and Noodles" (2005, directed by Oh Sang-hoon), "Daddy-Long-Legs" (200...| More

Local Films With English Subtitles

Source | 2005/10/13 | Permalink |

`Hello & Goodbye My Brother (Annyong Hyonga)' - "Hello Brother"

Seoul Selection Bookstore

Saturday at noon

Directed by Lim Tae-hyeong, the film revolves around Chang Han-i, a self-centered boy who has to come to grips with his older brother becoming terminally ill. After his brother is diagnosed with a brain tumor, the whole family struggles to keep things from falling apart. But young Han-i doesn't quite understand the seriousness of the situation. Located near Anguk Station on subway line 3. Tickets: 3,000 won. Details: (02) 734-9565 or http://www.seoulselection.com ...| More

Child Actor Wins Prize at Montreal Film Fest

Source | 2005/09/27 | Permalink |

Child actor Park Ji-bin won the Silver Iris award for Best Actor at the New Montreal FilmFest, which ended Saturday.

The 10-year-old Park won the award for his performance in "Little Brother (Annyong Hyonga)" - "Hello Brother" by director Lim Tae-hyeong. He is the youngest Korean to win a prize at an international film festival.

Park did not take part in the event due to his busy filming and school schedules. But according to Yonhap News Agency, when told of the award, he said, "I don't know what the prize is but it sounds exciting. Can I go there right now?"

Park plays Chang Han-i, a self-centered boy who comes to grips with his older brother becoming terminally ill, in the film based on a true story. Although the whole family struggles to keep things from falling apart, Han-i doesn't quite understand the seriousness of the situation: his brother has a brain tumor.

The film opened here in May, attracting 1.2 million moviegoers. It is opening in such Asian nations as Taiwan...| More

Child actor wins best actor award at Canadian film festival

Source | 2005/09/27 | Permalink |

Child actor Park Ji-bin won the Silver Iris award for Best Actor at the New Montreal FilmFest, which ended on Saturday (Sept. 24).

The 10-year-old Park won the award for his performance in "Little Brother (Annyeong Heonga)" - "Hello Brother" by director Lim Tae-hyeong. He is the youngest person to win the best actor prize at the Canadian festival.

Park did not take part in the event due to his busy filming and school schedules. But according to Yonhap News Agency, when told of the award, he said, "I don't know what the prize is but it sounds exciting. Can I go there right now?"

Park plays Chang Han-i, a self-centered boy who comes to grips with his older brother becoming terminally ill, in the film based on a true story. Although the whole family struggles to keep things from falling apart, Han-i doesn't quite understand the seriousness of the situation: his brother has a brain tumor.

The film opened here in May, attracting 1.2 million moviegoers. It has been shown in such ...| More