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A pleasant surprise was , directed by Lee Chang-dong, which took home Best Screenplay from the Cannes Festival.
tells the story of a 60 something woman who rediscovers the world through poetry. Actress Yun Jeong-hui moved hearts young and old through her talents, bringing home awards for Korea from other festivals as well, including the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
[Interview : ] "I thought that it was finally happening, that the award was really deserved. I was happy to see that Korea's stature was that much improved on the world stage".
[Interview : ] "As a Korean, I'm very happy. I hope we continue this process of development".
The movie "Ha Ha Ha" by director Hong Sang-soo, was also given the prize "Un Certain Regard", or a certain glance, at the 63rd Cannes festival, and his earned acclaim at the Venice International Film Festival, turning the world's spotlight on Korea.
[Interview : Darcy Paquet, Movie Columnist] "It was a very good year for Korean films at Cannes. Many of these films were received very well, and I think that it showed the diversity of Korean cinema. They had a number of different styles of film that were all very well-received".
The outlook is promising for Korean movies in 2011, with and already recording over 500,000 viewers, and more strong movies awaiting release.
[Interview : ] "I'm the oldest in my family, so I want to see movies that I could see with my younger siblings".
[Interview : ] "I could do with less violent movies, and more melodramas or detective movies".
[Interview : ] "I hope that there will be more movies that provide a lot of food for thought".
Korean movies in 2010 enjoyed a robust year with strong action from male leads and international praise from around the world. What kinds of movies will delight and touch the audience in 2011
tells the story of a 60 something woman who rediscovers the world through poetry. Actress Yun Jeong-hui moved hearts young and old through her talents, bringing home awards for Korea from other festivals as well, including the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
[Interview : ] "I thought that it was finally happening, that the award was really deserved. I was happy to see that Korea's stature was that much improved on the world stage".
[Interview : ] "As a Korean, I'm very happy. I hope we continue this process of development".
The movie "Ha Ha Ha" by director Hong Sang-soo, was also given the prize "Un Certain Regard", or a certain glance, at the 63rd Cannes festival, and his earned acclaim at the Venice International Film Festival, turning the world's spotlight on Korea.
[Interview : Darcy Paquet, Movie Columnist] "It was a very good year for Korean films at Cannes. Many of these films were received very well, and I think that it showed the diversity of Korean cinema. They had a number of different styles of film that were all very well-received".
The outlook is promising for Korean movies in 2011, with and already recording over 500,000 viewers, and more strong movies awaiting release.
[Interview : ] "I'm the oldest in my family, so I want to see movies that I could see with my younger siblings".
[Interview : ] "I could do with less violent movies, and more melodramas or detective movies".
[Interview : ] "I hope that there will be more movies that provide a lot of food for thought".
Korean movies in 2010 enjoyed a robust year with strong action from male leads and international praise from around the world. What kinds of movies will delight and touch the audience in 2011
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