Refracted Realities : The Existential Mindscapes of Hong Sang-soo
Tale of Cinema / Tale of Cinema
Screening Schedule
Screening 1
- 14th December
- 9.30 am
- audi 4
Screening 2
- 17th December
- 9.15 am
- new 1
Hong Sang Soo
Director's bio
Hong Sang Soo
Hong Sang-soo, born on October 25, 1960, in Seoul, South Korea, is a renowned film director and screenwriter. He is celebrated for his slow-paced films that explore love affairs and everyday dilemmas in contemporary South Korea1. Hong made his directorial debut in 1996 with "The Day a Pig Fell into the Well" and has since directed numerous acclaimed films. His works often feature themes of domestic realism, with scenes set in everyday locations like cafes, hotels, and residential streets1. Hong's films have been showcased at major international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. He has received several prestigious awards, such as the Prix Un Certain Regard at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival for "Hahaha" and the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival for "The Woman Who Ran"1. Hong is known for his spontaneous filmmaking style, often writing scenes on the day of shooting and making changes throughout the day. His unique approach and insightful storytelling have made him a significant figure in the world of cinema.
Synopsis
In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Tongsu, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.
Details of Cast
Kim Sang-kyung as Kim Dong-soo Uhm Ji-won as Choi Young-shil Lee Ki-woo as Jeon Sang-won Lee Kyung-jin as Sang-won's mother Kim Myung-soo Jo Han-chul as Boy's Older Brother Lee Seung-ah Choi Moo-seong as Gyeongsang Province PD
Details of Crew
Cinematography: Hyung Koo Kim, Young-rho Kim Editing: Sung-Won Hahm Music: Yong-jin Jeong
Producer Details
Marin Karmitz, Hong Sang-soo
Writer Details
Hong Sang-soo
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- International Competition (14)
- Homage (4)
- World Cinema (63)
- Country Focus (7)
- Indian Cinema Now (7)
- Kaleidoscope (6)
- Malayalam Cinema Today (12)
- Restored Classics (7)
- Jury Films (5)
- Opening Film (1)
- Spirit of Cinema (1)
- Ann Hui: Chronicler of the Outliers (5)
- The Female Gaze (7)
- Signatures In Motion (3)
- Midnight Cinema (3)
- Festival Favourites (13)
- Viva el Cine: Latin American Films (5)
- Chiaroscuro : Retrospective of Madhu Ambat (4)
- Celebrating Shabana Azmi (5)
- Centennial Tribute (3)
