The film ‘Her Hobby’ is Ha Myung Mi’s feature directorial debut. It is a beautifully told thriller noir set against a quiet landscape village focussing on friendship and revenge. It is based on an original short story by SeoMiae that … Continue reading Her Hobby (2023) [Film Review]
I met director Choi Dong-hoon at the opening for the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF). This was back in 2012 when he was showcasing his comedy heist film ‘The Thieves’ (2012) (도둑들)’ I remember tentatively approaching him for a photo … Continue reading A selfie with director Choi Dong-Hoon [Interview]
3 – 17 November 2022 The world’s longest running film festival dedicated to Korean cinema, the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) hits the capital from 3 November – 17 2022 in a variety of cinema venues. The festival programme is … Continue reading London Korean Film Festival Returns for its 17th year [Announcement]
Before the current situation got worse in London, just before the Christmas period got underway in 2020, the London East Asian Film Festival, was able to … Continue reading The effects of lockdown [Cartoon]
The London East Asian Film Festival or LEAFF returns for its fourth exciting year at the end of October [24th October – 3rd November] This years programme includes offerings from 11 countries – South Korea, China, Japan, North Korea, Taiwan, … Continue reading London East Asian Film Festival LEAFF [24 Oct – 3 Nov 2019]
Diya on Korea 