Tag: Lee Chang-dong

Exploring the history of South Korean cinema and the political and social changes that influenced its evolution from the '90s New Wave to today.

Finding parallels between the seemingly futile pursuit of art today and in Lee Chang-dong's 'Poetry'.

In 'Oasis,' Lee asks his audience to witness the growing love of Jong-du and Gong-ju without consternation.

'Peppermint Candy' presents a character study of a deeply broken man for whom the personal is inextricably tied to the political. 

'Green Fish' explores themes of encroaching urbanization, broken family dynamics, and dangerous wish fulfillment.