In the past few years Korean Culture has spread around the world in particular due to an increase in Kpop and Kdrama’s. Something which isn’t talked about as much is Korean Cinema, the purpose of this blog is to bring recommendations, reviews and features to you.
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Unveiling Frames: Korean Cinema’s Global March Through International Film Festivals
Korean cinema has been experiencing a significant breakthrough on the global stage over the last decade, with audiences worldwide discovering and appreciating films like “Train to Busan,” “Parasite,” “Burning,” and “Decision to Leave” among others. The year 2023 continues this trend of international recognition and appreciation1. This global acknowledgment was notably boosted by the success…
Korean Films to watch this Halloween
Halloween is approaching and you will probably be building your list of scary movies to watch over the Halloween weekend! In Korea Halloween isn’t celebrated like it is in the UK as decorations and trick-or-treating is predominantly only seen in schools, campuses and apartment buildings. But that isn’t to say you won’t see any decorations!…
Korea entices people back to the cinema
During COVID the film industry has taken a massive hit worldwide, with cinemas closed and new releases delayed the industry has fundamentally changed and many people are questioning if cinemas can even survive. To reinvigorate in-person cinema Korea is enticing people back with their new campaign ‘Korean Cinema, Our Old Friend’ with the slogan ‘With…
Hallyu – The Korean Wave Growing Worldwide
The term ‘Hallyu’ has become more common worldwide. It is something which you will probably have noticed in some way or another as Korean Culture becomes more prominent.
You’ve heard of Spaghetti Western but how about Kimchi Western?
Kimchi Westerns play an important role within Korean Cinema. At a time when the cinema industry was in a depression a very expensive venture aimed to bring back trust and revive the market.
The first South Korean to head the Venice Film Festival Jury
This year Bong Joon Ho was the first South Korean to head the Venice Film Festival Jury
Korean Cinema 