‘Poetry’ Urges — Even Begs — Us to See the Beauty in Art and Life
Finding parallels between the seemingly futile pursuit of art today and in Lee Chang-dong's 'Poetry'.
Tag: Director Retrospective: Lee Chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Oasis’ Examines a Defiant Love Amidst Societal Prejudice
In 'Oasis,' Lee asks his audience to witness the growing love of Jong-du and Gong-ju without consternation.
‘Peppermint Candy’ Explores the Inherent Connection Between the Personal and the Political
'Peppermint Candy' presents a character study of a deeply broken man for whom the personal is inextricably tied to the political.
Lee Chang-dong Reveals the Slippery Dream of the Past in ‘Green Fish’
'Green Fish' explores themes of encroaching urbanization, broken family dynamics, and dangerous wish fulfillment.
