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.
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The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema Cast
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Character |
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Ahn Sung-ki
He was 54, now 72 years old
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as Himself |
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Kim Ki-duk
He was 45, now 63 years old
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as Himself |
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Moon So-ri
She was 31, now 49 years old
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as Herself |
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Lee Chang-dong
He was 51, now 69 years old
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as Himself |
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Park Chan-wook
He was 42, now 60 years old
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as Himself |
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Im Sang-soo
He was 43, now 61 years old
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as Himself |
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Hong Sang-soo
He was 45, now 63 years old
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as Himself |
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Lee Myung-se
He was 48, now 66 years old
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as Himself |
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Im Kwon-taek
He was 69, now 87 years old
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as Himself |
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Bae Chang-ho
He was 52, now 70 years old
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as Himself |
The Nine Lives of Korean Cinema Crew
