JEONJU Intl. Film Festival

12nd

Korean Cinema Showcase

MANDARA (restored ver.)

Director_ Im Kwon-taek

Korea 1981 110min DCP Color feature

Review

Monk Beopun and Jisan wander the world. The film follows these monks on their spiritual quest and explores the theme of true enlightenment. A masterpiece of Korean religious cinema and considered the most beautiful work by Im Kwon-taek. Digitally remastered version by the Korean Film Archive will be screened.

CREDIT

DirectorIm Kwon-taek
ScreenplayKim Seong-dong
ProducerPark Jong-chan
CinematographyJeong Il-seong

EditorLee Do-weon
SoundLee Jae-wung
MusicKim Jeong-gil

CastJeon Mu-song

DIRECTOR

IM Kwon-taek

Born in 1934. After his directorial debut, he has directed 102 films including the latest film Revivre (2014). His works include The General's Son (1990), Sopyonje (1993), and Festival (1996). He won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival with his film Chihwaseon (2002).

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