FEATURE
DIRECTORS’ FORTNIGHT
The King Of Pigs Dir Yeun Sang-ho
This independent animation is a brutal thriller exploring themes of power, class and violence in a story about school bullying. The fi rst Korean ani- mation to be selected for Cannes, it caused a major stir at last year’s Busan International Film Festival where it picked up three awards, including best director from the Directors’ Guild of Korea. Contact Indiestory, Kate Injeong Won
kate@indiestory.com
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Architecture 101 Dir Lee Young-zoo
This romantic drama recently became the highest- grossing melodrama ever at the Korean box offi ce, beating the records set by You Are My Sunshine and Maundy Thursday. The story revolves around an architect and his first love who are reunited while rebuilding an old house. The cast is headed by Uhm Tae-woong and Han Ga-in. Contact Lotte Entertainment, Juyoung Park
juyoung@lotte.net
Deranged Dir Park Joung-woo
Following Tidal Wave (Haeundae) and Sector 7, CJ is returning to the disaster-movie genre with this drama about a nationwide epidemic of mutant parasites that drive their unfortunate victims to drown themselves. The film stars Kim Myung- min, Kim Dong-wan and Mun Jung-hee, and is scheduled for Korean release this summer. Contact CJ E&M, Justin Kim
justinkim@cj.net
Doomsday Book Dirs Kim Jee-woon, Yim Pil-sung
This sci-fi drama tells three separate stories of human self-destruction in the high-tech era. One follows a robot achieving enlightenment, another revolves around a zombie invasion and the third is about a meteor wiping out mankind. The high- profi le cast includes Kim Kang-woo, Ryoo Seung- bum and Song Sae-byeok. Contact M-Line Distribution, Michelle Son
sales@mline-distribution.com
El Condor Pasa Dir Jeon Soo-il
This drama tells the story of a Catholic priest who travels to Peru to fi nd forgiveness after having an affair with the sister of a murder victim. Director Jeon Soo-il won a string of awards for his 2007 feature With A Girl Of Black Soil. El Condor Pasa, scheduled for Korean release this autumn, stars Kim Ki-duk regular Cho Jae-hyun. Contact M-Line Distribution, Michelle Son
sales@mline-distribution.com
Eungyo Dir Jung Ji-woo
The latest fi lm from Happy End director Jung Ji- woo is based on Park Bum-sin’s titular bestselling novel. The story follows a 70-year-old poet who has an affair with a high-school student and is
■ 50 Screen International at Cannes May 19, 2012 Doomsday Book Mr. Go 3D
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inspired to write a book about her. But his star stu- dent, who is jealous of the relationship, steals his literary work. Park Hae-il, whose credits include War Of The Arrows and The Host, plays the poet; Kim Moo-yeol and Kim Ko-eun also star. Contact Lotte Entertainment, Juyoung Park
juyoung@lotte.net
Ghost Sweepers Dir Shin Jung-won
This comic horror is directed by Shin Jung-won whose credits include creature feature Chaw and To Catch A Virgin Ghost. The story revolves around a group of exorcists who join forces against an evil spirit. Next Entertainment World (N.E.W.) is plan- ning a wide release for the fi lm, which stars Kim Soo-ro, Kang Ye-won and Lee Jae-hoon. Contact Finecut, Younjoo Suh
cineinfo@finecut.co.kr
Masquerade Dir Choo Chang-min
Lee Byung-hun (G.I. Joe, I Saw The Devil) is star- ring in this historical drama about a commoner who takes the place of the ruling monarch and comes to realise all that the position entails. Lee will play both the king and the commoner. The $8m drama is directed by Choo Chang-min from a script by Hwang Jo-yun (Old Boy). Choo previ- ously directed hit comedy Mapado: Island Of For- tunes and the sleeper hit drama Late Blossom. Contact CJ E&M, Justin Kim
justinkim@cj.net
Miss Conspirator Dir Park Kwan
Korean actress Ko Hyun-jung, known for her roles in fi lms directed by Hong Sang-soo, stars in this action comedy about an innocent who is sucked into the world of gangsters and drug traffi cking. The strong supporting cast includes
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Yoo Hae-jin, Sung Dong-il and Lee Moon-sik. N.E.W. will release the fi lm in Korea this June. Contact 9ers Entertainment, Choi Eun-young
teferet@niners.co.kr
Mr. Go 3D Dir Kim Yong-hwa
Showbox is joining forces with Beijing-based Huayi Brothers to co-produce this drama about a circus ringmaster and her baseball-playing gorilla who is scouted into the Korean baseball league. Director Kim Yong-hwa scored a hit in Korea and China with his comedy 200 Pounds Beauty. The gorilla will be rendered using state-of-the-art techniques. The cast features Xu Jiao, Sung Dong-il and Kim Kang-woo. Contact Showbox, Soojin Jung
soojin@showbox.co.kr
Pieta Dir Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk’s eighteenth film tells the story of a cruel loan shark, who believes he does not have any family or loved ones so has no need to fear when committing brutal acts. But one day a woman appears in his life claiming to be his mother. The fi lm will be widely distributed in Korea by N.E.W. Contact Finecut, Younjoo Suh
cineinfo@finecut.co.kr
The Thieves Dir Choi Dong-hoon
El Condor Pasa
Currently in post-production, this action thriller revolves around the attempted heist of a $20m blue diamond. Directed by Choi Dong-hoon, whose credits include Woochi and Tazza: The High Rollers, the fi lm features top Korean stars such as Kim Yun-seok, Kim Hye-soo and Gianna Jun along with Hong Kong actors Simon Yam and Derek Tsang and actress Lee Sinje. Contact Showbox, Soojin Jung s
soojin@showbox.co.kr
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