![]() ![]() One of the great monster movies, giddy in its unpacking of genre and action conventions, The Host was at the time the highest grossing South Korean film of all time and Bong’s international breakthrough.Ī single mother frantically tries to solve the murder of a teenage girl, believing the killer framed her mentally-handicapped son and that the police will do anything to avoid properly investigating their town. As the monster’s brutal daylight eruption into Seoul triggers anarchy and a government crackdown, the dim-witted Park Gang-du (Song Kang-ho) and his motley siblings get ever drawn into the mess. Screened with permission from the respective filmmakersĪmerican military pollution of Seoul’s Han river leads to the unwitting creation of a monster, and only the dysfunctional Park clan can take care of it. Screened with permission from the respective filmmakers.Ī selection of films from university students, carefully selected and programmed by the UQ Film Appreciation Society. Films include new works from the acclaimed filmmaker Emily Avila ( Fitting, In A Cane Field) and music video specialist Nick Maguire whose previous video for Ball Park Music was received as one of the finest music videos of 2019. From dayglo animation to romantic 16mm, this program showcases the finest of Brisbane film and video makers from the last year. Music videos are one of the foundations of creative endeavour, with music offering a foundation for stylish artistic exploration and in turn revealing new aspects to their songs and soundscapes. ![]() Music videos followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers Based off an actual series of events-the Hwaseong serial murders- Memories of Murder is both attune to the messiness of real-life crime and attentive to procedure, becoming widely recognised as one of South Korea’s greatest films. In 1986, two village detectives receive unasked for support from a slick Seoul detective, as the three struggle against outmoded methodologies and technology to try capture what could be South Korea’s first documented serial killer. Bong’s debut film immediately heralded a major talent, and like his most recent film, Parasite, a building becomes a microcosm of social strata and tension. As his schemes mount, so do the repercussions and fallout. The most acclaimed film of 2019, Parasite won the 2019 Palme d’Or for best film on its premiere at Cannes before receiving the 2020 Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film, for its stylishly caustic tale of capitalism run amok.įrustrated with the endless barking of his apartment’s dogs, a barely employed university lecturer begins to wage war on them. As secrets are revealed, interlocking plots appear, and the film builds to a frenzy. ![]() The poor Kim family infiltrate a wealthy home, their lies and bluffs unsettling the careful façade of the Park household. Tarantino once declared that "Bong Joon Ho is like Steven Spielberg in his prime," and luckily for us all, he has more stories to tell. His most recent film, Okja, released by Netflix, created quite a stir in Cannes and ignited an important conversation in the industry around distribution strategies and Festival eligibility, all the while enchanting audiences - including those who saw the film at TIFF Bell Lightbox this summer as part of a complete retrospective of Bong’s work. From drama to genre, from fantasy to true crime (often with a layer of dark humour), films such as Memories of Murder, The Host, and Snowpiercer have garnered Bong Joon Ho a worldwide audience, with fellow auteurs Guillermo Del Toro and Quentin Tarantino ranking among his biggest fans. Join us for a rare and illuminating journey into the cinematic world of one of South Korea's most versatile writer-directors, Bong Joon Ho! A true cinephile at heart, his work boldly reflects his eclectic taste. Bong Joon Ho’s Masterclass for the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival ![]()
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