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How Korean and Hollywood Films Differ: “We’re Not Making Heroes” But Individuals
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scrn loglineSouth Korean filmmakers prioritize personal narratives over Hollywood-style heroics, finding commercial and artistic balance to resonate globally.beat sheet- Veteran producer Woo-sik Seo notes Korean directors aim for a 'commercial and artistic balance' since they lack Hollywood's deep pockets, focusing on individuals' inner struggles rather than larger-than-life heroes.
- Director Kim Yeo-Jung says her film 'Somebody' explores the universal theme of mother's love, and she's committed to making movies that appeal to Korean audiences first, believing this specificity will lead to international opportunities.
Read the sourcecall sheetUm Tae-Hwa, Yeo-Jung Kim, Hyoun-soo Kim, Woo-sik Seo, Bong Joon-ho, Yoon Suk Yeol, KOFIC (Korean Film Council), Barunson C&C, Library Pictures International, Squid Game (Netflix), Concrete Utopia, Somebody, Mother, Okja - SlashFilmSlashFilm4d
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How Korean and Hollywood Films Differ: “We’re Not Making Heroes” But Individuals
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Georg Szalai
scrn logline
South Korean filmmakers prioritize personal narratives over Hollywood-style heroics, finding commercial and artistic balance to resonate globally.
beat sheet
- Veteran producer Woo-sik Seo notes Korean directors aim for a 'commercial and artistic balance' since they lack Hollywood's deep pockets, focusing on individuals' inner struggles rather than larger-than-life heroes.
- Director Kim Yeo-Jung says her film 'Somebody' explores the universal theme of mother's love, and she's committed to making movies that appeal to Korean audiences first, believing this specificity will lead to international opportunities.
call sheet
Um Tae-Hwa, Yeo-Jung Kim, Hyoun-soo Kim, Woo-sik Seo, Bong Joon-ho, Yoon Suk Yeol, KOFIC (Korean Film Council), Barunson C&C, Library Pictures International, Squid Game (Netflix), Concrete Utopia, Somebody, Mother, Okja