Korean cinema

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A recommendation of modern Korean films following the exponential growth in quality and presence of the Korean cinema scene. Many genres included.
  • Movie Parásitos
    Parásitos

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    "A bittersweet story of intertwined families from different social realities, comedy and tragedy with an akin feeling to Koreeda's Shoplifters (2018)."
  • Movie Burning
    Burning

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    "A story of mystery and elements of psychological thriller which requires attention to details. Inspired by Murakami and Falkner's Barn Burning."
  • Movie A Bittersweet Life
    A Bittersweet Life

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    "A well done classical Korean revenge story (which has been a strong point for many years) with satisfying action and a few twists. Recommend."
  • Movie Dos hermanas
    Dos hermanas

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    "A very satisfyingly unsettling psychological horror/thriller based of a Korean classical story, cleverly done and highly anxiety inducing. Worth it."
  • Movie Oldboy: Cinco días para vengarse
    Oldboy: Cinco días para vengarse

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    "One of the famous vengeance trilogy from Chan-Wook Park, a captivating and cleverly made story with intricate twists and a lasting impact. A classic."
  • Movie A Taxi Driver: Los héroes de Gwangju
    A Taxi Driver: Los héroes de Gwangju

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    "A story based on the real events of the massacre of Gwangju in the 80s. A very shocking yet masterly executed film.Not for the easily shocked however."
  • Movie Poesía
    Poesía

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    "An old lady diagnosed with Alzheimer's finds solace in Poetry. Heartwarming while not overly dramatised, a slow paced poetry on the human condition."
  • Movie I Saw the Devil
    I Saw the Devil

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    "A visceral and violent serial killer film from the same director of A Tale of Two Sisters. Revolves around a story of revenge. Cation lots of gore."