This year's Korean Film Festival features contemporary trends in Korean Cinema. Six films that are part of the country's New Wave cinema are to be showcased from September 18 until October 13.
The film festival kicked off with the advance screening of Werewolf Boy at SM Cinema Megamall on September 18. Werewolf Boy is a bitter sweet romance of a young woman and a werewolf. The film banks on its excellent cinematography--taking advantage of Korea's idyllic countryside.
If you're into funny and romantic story, Dancing Queen is your cup of tea. In the film, a married couple decides to pursue their lost dreams. The wife dreams of becoming a dancing diva and the husband aspires to be the next mayor of Seoul.
There's also the comedy drama Sunny. It's about a group of middle-aged women who are reunited in order to fulfill one friend's dying wish. The film alternates between two timelines: the present day and the time when they were still in high school. Sunny won the Best Director and Best Editing at the Daejong Film Awards.
Take a walk down memory lane with the only animation entry Green Days. Set in the 80's and 90's and with graphics reflecting the cartoons of the early 90's, the film attempts to evoke memories of time long gone. The film is about a girl who fears the world and a boy who's dreaming of the universe.
Koreans are known for their excellent horror/thriller films. If you're a fan of this genre, don't miss the sci-fi horror thriller Deranged. The film follows a former biochemistry professor and his brother as they attempt to save their whole family from succumbing to a malady that makes everyone infected jump into the water.
Masquerade is another must-see movie--currently the 4th highest grossing Korean film of all time and sweeping awards in the 49th Grand Bell Awards including Best Film, Director, Screenplay and Actor. Lee Byung-hun, who has charmed international audiences in G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Red 2, plays Ha-seon, a jester who bears an uncanny resemblance to the king. When the monarch collapses from a mysterious poison, Ha-seon is hired to pretend to be the king. With enemies brewing an evil plot, the safety of the kingdom lies in this lowly commoner's hand.
You can watch all these movies for free. Here's the schedule:
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