Films/ Media
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Far From Forgotten
Friday, June 29, 2012 | 6:30 PM- Vimeo Video:
In June of 2010, 10 Korean War veterans, now in their 80s and living in Long Island New York: Sal, Robert, Bill, Bob, Eugene, Frank, Arthur, John, Joseph, and Henry, visit Korea to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The documentary Far From Forgotten, traces these veterans’ emotional return to the DMZ and war memorial, where they realize that the DMZ that they visited after 60 years is not a reminder of the war but a place where we learn to find peace and plan for a hopeful future. Directors Jia Lim and... Read More -
Choi Min-Shik Tribute: Chi-hwa-seon @ Museum of the Moving Image
Sunday, June 3, 2012 | 3:00 PM- About the Speaker Title: Sleepless Night @ MoMI
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The Korea Society presents a retrospective of the work of Choi Min-shik, one of Korea’s most recognizable contemporary actors, as part of our ongoing “Korean Cinema Now” program with MoMI (the Museum of Moving Image). Choi Min-shik had numerous television roles, but his big break came in 1999 when he played a cold-blooded North Korean soldier in Swiri (Dir. Kang Je-gyu) and suddenly gained a reputation as one of Korea’s finest actors. His acting dominates the silver screen, but his characters have... Read More -
Choi Min-Shik Tribute: Failan @ Museum of the Moving Image
Sunday, May 20, 2012 | 3:00 PM- About the Speaker Title: Sleepless Night @ MoMI
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The Korea Society presents a retrospective of the work of Choi Min-shik, one of Korea’s most recognizable contemporary actors, as part of our ongoing “Korean Cinema Now” program with MoMI (the Museum of Moving Image).Choi Min-shik had numerous television roles, but his big break came in 1999 when he played a cold-blooded North Korean soldier in Swiri (Dir. Kang Je-gyu) and suddenly gained a reputation as one of Korea’s finest actors. His acting dominates the silver screen, but his characters have... Read More -
Director’s Talk with Filmmaker Christine Yoo: The Making of Wedding Palace
Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 6:30 PMFirst-time director Christine Yoo shares her remarkable experience making Wedding Palace, a loving portrayal of a tight-knit Korean family. Christine began writing the script in 1999 and, when major studios passed on it, she decided to make the film on her own. Actor Stephen Park (Fargo, In Living Color, and Wedding Palace) will join Christine to discuss how she successfully financed, directed, and distributed a film shot on location in both Los Angeles and Seoul. The evening’s program... Read More -
An Evening with Benson Lee, Director, Producer, and Writer
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | 6:30 PM- About the Speaker Title: An Evening with Benson Lee, Director, Producer, and Writer
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Benson Lee is an award winning filmmaker who has worked in both documentary and feature film. Mr. Lee was the first Korean American to be accepted to the Sundance Film Festival where his feature, Miss Monday, won the Special Grand Jury Prize for Best Actor. In 2007, he directed Planet B-Boy a documentary that the New York Times described as “fun, sometimes thrilling and packed with illuminating details and striking personalities”. Most recently, Mr Lee directed a 3D remake of Planet B-Boy titled... Read More -
An Evening with Benson Lee, Director, Producer, and Writer
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | 6:30 PMBenson Lee is an award winning filmmaker who has worked in both documentary and feature film. Mr. Lee was the first Korean American to be accepted to the Sundance Film Festival where his feature, Miss Monday, won the Special Grand Jury Prize for Best Actor. In 2007, he directed Planet B-Boy a documentary that the New York Times described as “fun, sometimes thrilling and packed with illuminating details and striking personalities”. Most recently, Mr Lee directed a 3D remake of Planet B-Boy titled Battle of the Year: The... Read More -
Members’ Free Film Night: My Way
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 | 6:30 PMFor our first Members’ Free Film Night, The Korea Society and CJ Entertainment are pleased to invite our members to an Exclusive Advanced Screening of My Way. Directed by Kang Je-Kyu, and starring Jang Dong-gun, Joe Odagiri, and Fan Bingbing, the film tells the story of two bitter marathon-running rivals, Korean native Kim Jun-shik and Japanese aristocrat Tatsuo Hasegawa, who find themselves in the Japanese army fighting the Chinese and Soviets. After both are taken prisoner by the Soviets, their mutual hatred and... Read More -
Hong Sang-soo Film Retrospective @ Museum of the Moving Image
Saturday, March 17, 2012 | 2:00 PMThe Korea Society celebrates Asia Week with a screening of works by celebrated director Hong Sang-soo (The Day He Arrives, Hahaha) at the newly renovated Museum of the Moving Image, home to New York City’s finest, state-of-the-art screen. Film free with museum admission. This retrospective is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. This retrospective is made possible by the New York State Council on... Read More -
10th NEW YORK KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL (NYKFF) @ BAM Rose Cinema
Friday, February 24, 2012 | 7:39 PM- Custom HTML field content: About the Speaker
The Korea Society presents the 10th New York Korean Film Festival with new releases showcasing the popular and prolific in Korean film. In cooperation with partners BAM Cinématek and CJ Entertainment, this 10th festival features blockbusters, cutting-edge action, drama, and comedy at BAM Rose Cinema. By Subway 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q to Atlantic Ave or D, M, N, R to Pacific Street. Tickets: $12 at the box office. Friday, February 24 - Sunday, February 26, 2012 BAM Rose Cinema 30 Lafayette Avenue,... Read More -
Special Screening of The Day He Arrives @ The Museum of the Moving Image
Sunday, December 11, 2011 | 4:00 PM- Third Tab Title: Join The Korea Society
The Korea Society and Museum of the Moving Image present The Day He Arrives, part of their Korean Cinema Now series. In The Day He Arrives, director Hong Sang-soo tells the tale of former filmmaker Sungjoon, who journeys to Seoul to meet a friend in Bukchon. After waiting, he wanders and crosses paths with an old friend. In Insadong to drink, he meets film students who recognize him and ask him to join in their fun. He spends the night at an ex-girlfriend’s, then wanders about Bukchon the following day, crossing... Read More