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Forbidden Quest More…
Eumranseosaeng, Kim Dae-woo, South Korea 2006, 35mm (censors rating tbc)

Witty and provocative, this film is a sumptuous period drama set in the 18th-century Chosun Dynasty. Intrigued by an erotic novel, a noble scholar decides to write his own, based on a torrid affair he is having with the King’s favourite concubine.

Driving with My Wife's Lover More…
Aneeui aeineul mannada, Kim Tai-sik, South Korea 2007, 35mm (censors rating tbc)

This tale of a vengeful husband who takes a ride with the taxi driver who has cuckolded him takes several unexpected turns. “Wrapped up in elegant visuals and with adroitly applied shots of absurdist humor... a sparkling debut.” – Variety

 

Barking Dogs Never Bite More…
Flandersui gae, Bong Joon-ho, South Korea 2000, 35mm (M cert)
This debut feature probes what happens when good neighbours go bad, as a college lecturer is driven to extremes by a yapping dog. Pet lovers be warned: this satire has serious bite. “Beautifully directed, unsentimental and darkly funny.” – Time Out
The King and the Clown More…
Wangui namja, Lee Jun-ik , South Korea 2005, 35mm (M violence, sexual references, offensive language)
A bawdy and boisterous smash-hit in Korea, this tale of 16th-century court intrigue unveils the queer love triangle between a pair of travelling minstrels and the King. “A wild, colorful story of suspense and surprise, remarkable for its storytelling, direction and the appealing performances.” – San Francisco Examiner