The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema

Les renaissances du cinéma coréen

Title:

Genres:

Documentary

Companies:

Les Films du Tamarin

Countries:

France

Release Date:

2006-04-08

Runtime:

Languages:

한국어/조선말

Status:

Released

Overview

South Korean cinema is in the throes of a creative explosion where mavericks are encouraged and masters are venerated. But from where has this phenomenon emerged? What is the culture that has yielded this range of filmmakers? With The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema, French critic, writer and documentarian Hubert Niogret provides a broad overview but, nevertheless, an excellent entry point into this unique type of national cinema that still remains a mystery for many people. The product of a troubled social and political history, Korean cinema sports an identity that is unique in much modern film. Niogret's documentary tells of the country's cinematic history - the ups along with the downs - and gives further voice to the artists striving to express their concerns, fears and aspirations.