Kim Ki Duk - to some this name means something. Many might not be able to put their finger(s) on what exactly, but if you found this director, filmmaker and artist and you've seen a few of his works (of art), you probably will agree with me. No one does weird as he does. Often times it is quite difficult to even describe what the movie you've watched was actually about. Or just about.. Take Seom (The isle) for example ... or this one too.
Yes you can list the things happening, but what genre would you put this in? Drama would be the most fitting in this case, but does it not also include other elements too? While there are other films and filmmakers who dabble and taste different genres in their movies, you won't find many who have perfected it as he has. Korean cinema in general has gotten a push with the win of Parasite this year in a couple of categories. If that opened you up to watch a film like this - awesome! Putting your finger on it won't be too easy though. Figuring out everything in the first run ... maybe. Does it warrant multiple viewings? For sure ... are the characters weird to say the least? Yes ... and so much is conveyed even without dialog ... one of his strengths too ...
Yes you can list the things happening, but what genre would you put this in? Drama would be the most fitting in this case, but does it not also include other elements too? While there are other films and filmmakers who dabble and taste different genres in their movies, you won't find many who have perfected it as he has. Korean cinema in general has gotten a push with the win of Parasite this year in a couple of categories. If that opened you up to watch a film like this - awesome! Putting your finger on it won't be too easy though. Figuring out everything in the first run ... maybe. Does it warrant multiple viewings? For sure ... are the characters weird to say the least? Yes ... and so much is conveyed even without dialog ... one of his strengths too ...