‘Snowy Day and Other Stories’ Portrays the Social Despair of 1980s South Korea
Lee Chang-dong has a generous approach to all his characters, despite how despicable or shocking their actions may be at ...
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South Korean Cinema: From the ‘90s New Wave to Global Acclaim Today
Exploring the history of South Korean cinema and the political and social changes that influenced its evolution from the '90s ...
‘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'.
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 ...
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.
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