Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2025)
Synopsis
The first feature documentary directed by Kim Dong-ho, former festival director of the Busan International Film Festival, this film captures the present landscape of theaters and films across Asia through the eyes of a seasoned film professional. Now retired from public service, Kim travels with his camera to document the post-pandemic cinematic ecosystem, visiting theaters and film festivals in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and beyond, and gathering memories and concerns from filmmakers along the way. Prominent figures like Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Tsai Ming-Liang, and Garin Nugroho eagerly share their thoughts on the fate of theaters and the future of cinema. What begins as a survey of the current state of theaters evolves into an emotional chronicle and an opportunity to reflect on the essence and sustainability of cinema.
Release Date: 2025-09-18
Runtime: 104 minutes
Director: Kim Dong-ho
Top Cast
- Kim Dong-ho as Self
- Lee Chang-dong as Self
- Park Chan-wook as Self
- Bong Joon Ho as Self
- Hirokazu Kore-eda as Self
- Tsai Ming-liang as Self
- Garin Nugroho as Self
- Im Kwon-taek as Self
- Tang Wei as Self
- Yang Kuei-mei as Self
Soundtrack
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