Lee Yong-kwan graduated in film studies from Chung-Ang University. As a teacher, he successively held several positions at Chung-Ang University and the Central Academy of Drama in China. He is also director of the Seoul Short Film Festival, president of the Seoul International Youth Film Festival and the Busan Cinematheque. He is one of the main founding members of the Busan International Film Festival, of which he was the chief programmer from its inception. After having been for five years the co-director of the Busan International Film Festival with Kim Dong-ho, he is since 2010 the sole director of the Busan International Film Festival.
On the occasion of his presence as Chairman of the International Jury in Fica Vesoul, we speak with him about the state of Biff, the late Kim Ji-seok, Parasite, Hong Sang-soo, the impact of the streaming services and many other topics
First, there were the problems with the government,...
On the occasion of his presence as Chairman of the International Jury in Fica Vesoul, we speak with him about the state of Biff, the late Kim Ji-seok, Parasite, Hong Sang-soo, the impact of the streaming services and many other topics
First, there were the problems with the government,...
- 3/8/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The star-studded red carpet included Hong Kong star Tony Leung, winner of the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award.
The 27th Busan International Film Festival (Biff) opened with a star-studded red carpet that included Hong Kong star Tony Leung, who accepted the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award last night (October 5).
At the outdoor theatre of the Busan Cinema Center, organizers and filmmakers expressed relief at being back to a fully-fledged in-person event for the first time since the pandemic started - as well as some trepidation about whether audiences would come back to cinemas in similar numbers.
“We share...
The 27th Busan International Film Festival (Biff) opened with a star-studded red carpet that included Hong Kong star Tony Leung, who accepted the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award last night (October 5).
At the outdoor theatre of the Busan Cinema Center, organizers and filmmakers expressed relief at being back to a fully-fledged in-person event for the first time since the pandemic started - as well as some trepidation about whether audiences would come back to cinemas in similar numbers.
“We share...
- 10/6/2022
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
Next month’s London Korean Film Festival cloaks itself in a panoply of the country’s recent cinema, with a mix of commercial blockbusters, festival titles and documentaries. The long-running event also pays tribute to Kang Soo-youn, the performer who was the first Korean to win a best acting award in Venice and who died in May this year.
The event runs from Nov. 3 – 17, 2022 in venues across London and comprises 35 films. It opens with a previously announced screening of “Alienoid.”
The Cinema Now section includes: Jeong Ji-yeon’s psychological thriller “The Anchor”; Davy Chou’s “Return To Seoul,” which premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard; Byun Sung-hyun’s “Kingmaker”; “Hot Blooded,” the long-awaited directorial debut by acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Cheon Myeong-kwan; nostalgic road chase movie “Stellar: A Magical Ride”; “Director’s Intention,” by Kim Min-geun.
A special screening goes to “Broker,” the Kore-Ede Hirokazu-directed light drama that opened in competition in Cannes in May.
The event runs from Nov. 3 – 17, 2022 in venues across London and comprises 35 films. It opens with a previously announced screening of “Alienoid.”
The Cinema Now section includes: Jeong Ji-yeon’s psychological thriller “The Anchor”; Davy Chou’s “Return To Seoul,” which premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard; Byun Sung-hyun’s “Kingmaker”; “Hot Blooded,” the long-awaited directorial debut by acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Cheon Myeong-kwan; nostalgic road chase movie “Stellar: A Magical Ride”; “Director’s Intention,” by Kim Min-geun.
A special screening goes to “Broker,” the Kore-Ede Hirokazu-directed light drama that opened in competition in Cannes in May.
- 10/4/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives and the other winners of the 2011 Asian Film Awards have been announced. The 5th Annual Asian Film Awards were presented by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) “to recognize excellence of film professionals in the film industries of Asian cinema.” This year’s awards show was held at “the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Lisa S, Archie Kao, and Angela Chow hosted the event which had the theme ‘Let’s Meet Here.’ The evening began with prayers being sent to the people of Japan.” The full listing of the 2011 Asian Film Award winners is below.
Best Film
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives [Thailand]
Best Director
Lee Chang-dong; Poetry [South Korea]
Best Actor
Ha Jung-woo; The Yellow Sea [South Korea]
Best Actress
Xu Fan; Aftershock [China/Hk]
Best Newcomer
Mark Chao; Monga [Taiwan]
Best Supporting Actor
Sammo Hung; Ip Man 2 [Hk]
Best Supporting Actress
Yoon Yeo-jeong...
Best Film
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives [Thailand]
Best Director
Lee Chang-dong; Poetry [South Korea]
Best Actor
Ha Jung-woo; The Yellow Sea [South Korea]
Best Actress
Xu Fan; Aftershock [China/Hk]
Best Newcomer
Mark Chao; Monga [Taiwan]
Best Supporting Actor
Sammo Hung; Ip Man 2 [Hk]
Best Supporting Actress
Yoon Yeo-jeong...
- 3/22/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
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