It’s time to take a look at a modern master of Japanese (and beyond) cinema with the essential Hirokazu Kore-eda films… Often seen as the heir apparent to Yasujiro Ozu, this director may not be immediately recognised by Western audiences, but chances are you may have seen one or two of his more well-travelled films. […]
Movie Review – Broker (2023)
Broker, 2023. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-Eda. Starring Song Kang Ho, Gang Dong Won, Doona Bae, Lee Ji Eun, and Lee Joo Young. SYNOPSIS: One night in the pouring rain, a couple of small-time crooks secretly carry off an infant who was left at a baby box. But on the following day, the mother So-young unexpectedly […]
The Must Watch Korean Films of Cannes 2022
Tom Jolliffe looks ahead to three absolutely must watch Korean films about to hit Cannes… South Korean film and TV has boomed in worldwide appeal in recent years. The Oscars success of Parasite was followed by the all consuming power of Squid Game, which was THE water cooler series of 2021. The nation appears to […]
