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Ghibliotheque Film Korea

The essential guide to the wonderful world of Korean cinema

Michael Leader author Jake Cunningham author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Headline Publishing Group

Published:12th Oct '23

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This guide to the country's cinematic story explores 30 movies, combining reviews with director biographies, and including recommended further viewing and a catalogue of beautiful film stills and movie posters.

This guide to the country's cinematic story explores 30 movies, combining reviews with director biographies, and including recommended further viewing and a catalogue of film stills and movie posters.

Explore the magical, mysterious world of Korean cinema, in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.

'A book for both the well-versed and the newcomer.'
-EMPIRE

From smash hits such as Parasite to cult favourites Oldboy, The Handmaiden and Train to Busan, Korean cinema is a hotbed of creative talent and the force behind the most exciting, captivating filmmaking in the world right now.

In this essential guide to the country's cinematic story, Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham - authors and hosts of the hit podcast Ghibliotheque - guide you through the must-see films from a century of Korean movies.

Exploring 30 movies, from the breakout hits to deeper cuts, hidden gems and future classics, Film Korea is a gateway to everything you need to know about the white-hot world of Korean cinema. Combining reviews and director biographies with recommended further viewing and a catalogue of beautiful film stills and movie posters, this is your one-stop guide to an incredible, captivating artform.

ISBN: 9781802796339

Dimensions: 246mm x 192mm x 24mm

Weight: 700g

192 pages