[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets

Published on 2016/10/29

KoBiz brings us all the winners from Korea's oldest film awards, Darcy Paquet showcases the directorial debuts from BIFF on his website, film professionals can now take advantage of KoBiz's online screening service, and are there enough "interesting female personas" in modern Korean cinema?

"VETERAN Triumphs at the 25th Buil Film Awards"

KoBiz brings you all the winners from South Korea's oldest awards ceremonies-the Buil Film Awards (hosted by Busan Ilbo newspaper). The Buil Film Awards started in 1958, but from 1974 to 2007 no awards were given due to the state of the industry. In this news report by Pierce Conran, you'll hear all about this year's winners who "represented a mix of films which both scored and missed at the box office over the course of the past year". Congratulations!

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"2016 BIFF Report: Korean Debut Directors"

Darcy Paquet is one of the most respected Korean film critics around. On his website, Korean Film, Darcy has this report on the recently concluded Busan International Film Festival that puts directorial debuts in the spotlight: "This year there are 11 debut feature films that are premiering in various sections of the festival. Since these directors will be virtually unknown to the festival audience, this page can be considered as a kind of welcoming gesture, and we will do our best to upload comments about each film as the festival unfolds. Enjoy!"

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"South Korea Film Studios Are Finding a Place for 'Interesting Female Personas'"

Are there enough interesting roles for women to play in modern Korean cinema? The Hollywood Reporter gets input from film critic Yoon Sung-eun about the state and quality of female roles: "It's been rather tough for Korean actresses as their roles have been largely limited to supporting characters, like the lover or mother. But things are changing little by little".

...READ ON THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"Fifth Encounter with BIFF: 2016 KoBiz Online Screening"

Are you a film professional, a film festival programmer, a buyer or part of the press? If so then you can take advantage of KoBiz's incredible online screening service in the wake of Korea's most prestigious film festival: The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). "KoBiz has worked closely with directors and international film sales companies to invite as many Korean films as possible on the online screening list".

...READ ON KOBIZ