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Na Hong-jin
Na Hong-jin (, born 1974) is a South Korean film director, producer and screenwriter. Na has won a multitude of awards with his films and most known for violent thriller and horror characteristics in his films. Na first became recognised after releasing his first feature film debut titled '' The Chaser'' (2008) achieving both critical and commercial success, becoming the 3rd most selling film in Korea in 2008 and winning many awards such as Best film and director of the 45th Grand Bell Awards, Best film of the 7th Korean Film Awards as well as Best new director for many more. Na’s 2nd film '' The Yellow Sea'' (2010) was screened under the Un Certain Regard section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and received positive critical reviews oMetacritic '' The Wailing'' (2016) is the next and most recent film that Na has directed which achieved both critical and commercial success, as well as accumulating a bounty of film awards such as the Best director of the 37th Blue Dragon Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the Capital city, capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the Constitution of North Korea, 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi Province, Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's List of cities by GDP, fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a List of South Korean regions by GDP, GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wailing (film)
''The Wailing'' () is a 2016 South Korean horror film written and directed by Na Hong-jin and starring Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee. The film centers on a policeman who investigates a series of mysterious killings and illnesses in a remote Korean village called Gokseong in order to save his daughter. The film was both a commercial and critical success. Plot After a Japanese man arrives at Gokseong, a small village in the mountains of South Korea, a mysterious infection breaks out and causes the villagers to become deranged and violently kill their families. One night at the police station, officers Oh Seong-bok and Jong-goo are discussing the Japanese stranger when a naked woman appears outside. Arriving at a crime scene the next day, they find the woman, who has become infected and murdered her family. Later in the day, Jong-goo meets a mysterious young woman called Moo-myeong (“no name” in Korean), who tells him that the Japanese man is the culprit, and that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supernatural
Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings since the ancient world, the term "supernatural" emerged in the Middle Ages and did not exist in the ancient world. The supernatural is featured in folklore and religious contexts, but can also feature as an explanation in more secular contexts, as in the cases of superstitions or belief in the paranormal. The term is attributed to non-physical entities, such as angels, demons, gods, and spirits. It also includes claimed abilities embodied in or provided by such beings, including magic, telekinesis, levitation, precognition, and extrasensory perception. The philosophy of naturalism contends that nothing exists beyond the natural world, and as such approaches supernatural claims with skepticism. Etymology and history of the con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alone (2007 Film)
''Alone'' ( th, แฝด, or ''Fad'', literally "twin") is a 2007 Thai horror film written and directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom. ''Alone'' stars Thai-German pop singer Marsha Vadhanapanich in her first film role in 15 years.Is Marsha sure she wants to get back into movies? , The Nation, retrieved 2007-03-22. Plot Pim and Ploy are twin sisters both at the stomach. Pim is very sweet, caring and protective, especially of Ploy, though Ploy's nature is generally harsh and cold. The girls have a very close bond, and promised each other to stay together until they die. While they are staying in a hospi ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shutter (2004 Film)
''Shutter'' ( Thai: ชัตเตอร์ กดติดวิญญาณ ''Chattoe: Kot Tit Winyan'', "Shutter: Press to Capture Ghosts") is a 2004 Thai supernatural horror film by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom; starring Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, and Achita Sikamana. It focuses on mysterious images seen in developed pictures. The film was a huge box office success, making it one of the best known horror films from Thailand and recognized worldwide. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Photo'', in Tamil as '' Sivi'', in English under the same name and in Hindi as '' Click''. Plot After a friends' party, Jane ( Natthaweeranuch Thongmee) and her photographer boyfriend Tun ( Ananda Everingham) get into a car accident, with Jane accidentally running over a woman. Tun prohibits her from getting out of the car; they drive away, leaving the girl on the road. Tun begins to discover mysterious white shadows and faces in his photographs. Jane thinks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banjong Pisanthanakun
Bangjong Pisanthanakun ( th, บรรจง ปิสัญธนะกูล) is a Thai filmmaker and screenwriter. He saw early success with his first two films, '' Shutter'' (2004) and '' Alone'' (2007), both horror films that he co-directed and co-wrote with Parkpoom Wongpoom. He also directed the 2013 comedy horror romance film ''Pee Mak'', which became Thailand's highest-grossing film of all time, and the 2021 horror film ''The Medium'', which was a commercial and critical success in South Korea. In addition to horror films, Bangjong directed the romance films ''Hello Stranger'' (2010) and '' One Day'' (2016). Education and early career Bangjong Pisanthankun graduated in 1999 from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, where he majored in film. He directed a short film, ''Plae Kao'', which was a finalist for best picture and best screenplay in the Click Radio comedy short film competition in 2000. He then wrote and directed ''Colorblind'', a short film that has been screen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Association Of Film Critics Awards
The Korean Association of Film Critics Awards (), also known as the Critics Choice Awards (), is an annual awards ceremony for excellence in film in South Korea. It was established in 1980 by the Korean Association of Film Critics (KAFC). The ceremony is usually held in November or December. Categories *Best Film *Best Director *Best Actor *Best Actress *Best Supporting Actor *Best Supporting Actress *Best New Director *Best New Actor *Best New Actress *Best Screenplay *Best Cinematography *Best Music *Technical Award is given to achievement in visual effects, editing, art direction, lighting, or costume design *CJ CGV Star Award *Special Mention *Special Achievement Award * FIPRESCI Award (International Federation of Film Critics, Korean branch) *Best New Critic *Best Foreign Film *Award for Contribution to Cinema Best Film Best Director Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best New Director Best New Actor Best New Actress Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Festival (; french: link=no, Festival de Cannes), until 2003 called the International Film Festival (') and known in English as the Cannes Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from all around the world. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The festival was formally accredited by the FIAPF in 1951. On 1 July 2014, co-founder and former head of French pay-TV operator Canal+, Pierre Lescure, took over as President of the Festival, while Thierry Frémaux became the General Delegate. The board of directors also appointed Gilles Jacob as Honorary President of the Festival. It is one of the "Big Three" major European film festivals, alongside the Venice Film Festival in Italy and the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, as well as one of the "Big Five" major international fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
20th Century Studios
20th Century Studios, Inc. (previously known as 20th Century Fox) is an American film production company headquartered at the Fox Studio Lot in the Century City area of Los Angeles. As of 2019, it serves as a film production arm of Walt Disney Studios, a division of The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributes and markets the films produced by 20th Century Studios and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Buena Vista Home Entertainment) distributes the films produced by 20th Century Studios in home media under the 20th Century Studios Home Entertainment banner. For over 80 years – beginning with its founding in 1935 and ending in 2019 (when it became part of Walt Disney Studios), 20th Century Fox was one of the then "Big Six" major American film studios. It was formed in 1935 from the merger of the Fox Film Corporation and Twentieth Century Pictures and was originally known as the Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation (while owned by TCF H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival
The Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival (MSFF) is a Korean short film festival, intended to support upcoming young filmmakers. Since its launch in 2002, it is held every June in Seoul, South Korea. Official Program Sections The Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival is organised into various sections: *Opening Film: Moving Self-Portrait contains video clips shot by the entrants in the Competition in order to introduce themselves. *Competition: The films are grouped into five genres. **A City of Sadness - Comments on Society **A Short Film About Love - Focus on Relationship **The King of Comedy - From Chaplin to Steven Chow **The Extreme Nightmare - World of Horror & Fantasy **The 40000 Blows - Action & Thriller on Mean Streets *Invitation Programs for Domestic Films *Awarded Films from last year Awards Grand prize Best Film in A City of Sadness Best Film in A Short Film About Love Best Film in The King of Comedy Best Film in The Extreme Nightmare Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Medium (2021 Film)
''The Medium'' ( th, ร่างทรง ''Rang Song'', literally: Mediumship) is a 2021 Thai-South Korean mockumentary supernatural horror film co-written and produced by Na Hong-jin and directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun. It is a co-production of Thailand's GDH 559 and South Korea's Showbox. The film was premiered at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on 11 July 2021. It was theatrically released in South Korea on 14 July 2021. It was selected as the Thai entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards but was not nominated. The film was judged the best feature film at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and was awarded with the Bucheon Choice Award for the best film. On the box office front as per Korean Film Council data, it is ranked 15th among all the films released in the year 2021 in South Korea, with gross of US$7.35 million and 831,126 admissions, as of 26 September 2021. It is the 6th highest-grossing Kore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mockumentary
A mockumentary (a blend of ''mock'' and ''documentary''), fake documentary or docu-comedy is a type of film or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictional setting, or to parody the documentary form itself. While mockumentaries are usually comedic, pseudo-documentaries are their dramatic equivalents. However, pseudo-documentary should not be confused with docudrama, a fictional genre in which dramatic techniques are combined with documentary elements to depict real events. Also, docudrama is different from docufiction, a genre in which documentaries are contaminated with fictional elements. Mockumentaries are often presented as historical documentaries, with B roll and talking heads discussing past events, or as '' cinéma vérité'' pieces following people as they go through various events. Examples emerged during the 1950s when archival f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
