Although not as famous or as many as their Japanese counterparts, Korean animated films also have a long history
and a number of titles that have nothing to envy from anime, both in terms of context and artistry. In this list, we tried to include a number of the most significant ones that prove the aforementioned fact, as always, with a focus on diversity (with the exception of Yeo Sang-ho who has shot a number of great ones). In that regard, the +1 in the title refers to a student film, that we felt should be included in such a list. Without further ado, here are 16 of the best animated movies Korea has to offer
1. Afternoon Class
Up-and-coming independent animator Oh Seo-ro dedicates his graduation film to none other than school itself — or at least, trying to stay awake in class. As our unnamed hero struggles against the weight of a bowling ball,...
and a number of titles that have nothing to envy from anime, both in terms of context and artistry. In this list, we tried to include a number of the most significant ones that prove the aforementioned fact, as always, with a focus on diversity (with the exception of Yeo Sang-ho who has shot a number of great ones). In that regard, the +1 in the title refers to a student film, that we felt should be included in such a list. Without further ado, here are 16 of the best animated movies Korea has to offer
1. Afternoon Class
Up-and-coming independent animator Oh Seo-ro dedicates his graduation film to none other than school itself — or at least, trying to stay awake in class. As our unnamed hero struggles against the weight of a bowling ball,...
- 9/6/2020
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Eight years ago, I met an artist blazing new trails in Korean cinema. Disturbing and dark as pitch, director Yeon Sang-ho’s The King of Pigs {2011} was a decidedly un-family-friendly animated feature that glared unblinkingly at the ills of South Korean society through the eyes of three bullied kids. His next animated film, The Fake {2013}, tackled organised religion. Yeon’s first live-action feature, Train to Busan {2016}, would simultaneously initiate the zombie genre in South Korea, while keeping his social consciousness present. The film broke records in South Korea, and became hugely popular around the world, even without a wide mainstream release. Peninsula is the follow up to that blockbuster. Director Yeon was kind enough to send Lmd some thoughts about continuing his hit saga, and...
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- 8/28/2020
- Screen Anarchy
It was announced, back in March, that Seoul Station would release in the United Kingdom. Launched in April in the UK, the film will not make a stop in the United States. Seoul Station will debut in North America, on iTunes, in late May. The film is a prequel to the very well received Train to Busan (A Train to Busan 28Dla Review Here). The prequel has been animated and directed by Sang-ho Yeon (The Fake, 2013). A preview of the film's Us launch is hosted here. The story is developed further in Seoul Station. A pandemic spreads across Korea. But, what is the source? Officials and security forces are quickly overwhelmed by the growing zombie hordes! The film will be released in Korean. With a runtime of ninety-two minutes, the Us launch will not be rated. And, the official release date is May 30th! Fans of the looming zombie apocalypse can find a Us trailer,...
- 5/24/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The latest film from acclaimed South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho, “Train to Busan,” is an ambitious and visceral zombie apocalypse thriller that has taken the world by storm. Although it opened in late July, the film is already expected to cross the $100 million mark at the global box office later this month.
Read More: ‘Train to Busan’ Sequel: Star Gong Yoo Reveals His Vision of a Second Film
The film marks the director’s first foray into live action film, as Sang-ho previously made highly praised animated films “The King of Pigs” (2011) and “The Fake” (2013). Sang-ho recently spoke about his transition from animated to live-action films in an interview with Korean Film Biz Zone.
“I feel some pressure. But on the other hand, I have high expectations for the film since the project will allow me to focus on directing,” he told the outlet. “While making animations, in addition to directing,...
Read More: ‘Train to Busan’ Sequel: Star Gong Yoo Reveals His Vision of a Second Film
The film marks the director’s first foray into live action film, as Sang-ho previously made highly praised animated films “The King of Pigs” (2011) and “The Fake” (2013). Sang-ho recently spoke about his transition from animated to live-action films in an interview with Korean Film Biz Zone.
“I feel some pressure. But on the other hand, I have high expectations for the film since the project will allow me to focus on directing,” he told the outlet. “While making animations, in addition to directing,...
- 9/20/2016
- by Casey Coit
- Indiewire
When a zombie virus strikes South Korea, it’s Snowpiercer meets World War Z in the first full-length trailer for director Sang-ho Yeon‘s (The Fake, The King of Pigs) next feature Train to Busan. The trailer is in Korean with no English subtitles, but between the clear conceit, good visual language, and solid cutting, the message comes across loud and clear. Starring Yoo Gong, Sohee, and Dong-seok Ma, the film screened at Cannes to mostly positive reviews.
Screen Daily said in their review, “Although it lacks the layers evident in Yeon’s acclaimed animations (including the thematically-linked Seoul Station), this is still an entertaining ride, as well as providing political commentary when it overtly references the Korean government’s response to the Mers virus alongside commenting on the country’s class system.”
See the trailer below with a hat tip to CineMaldito, along with a poster.
While a zombie-virus breaks out in South Korea,...
Screen Daily said in their review, “Although it lacks the layers evident in Yeon’s acclaimed animations (including the thematically-linked Seoul Station), this is still an entertaining ride, as well as providing political commentary when it overtly references the Korean government’s response to the Mers virus alongside commenting on the country’s class system.”
See the trailer below with a hat tip to CineMaldito, along with a poster.
While a zombie-virus breaks out in South Korea,...
- 6/23/2016
- by Mike Mazzanti
- The Film Stage
South Korean writer/director Sang-ho Yeon created quite a stir at Fantastic Fest in 2012 with the disturbingly bleak animated drama, The King of Pigs. Serious tales conveyed through animation are rare, and Yeon shows no mercy in demonstrating the brutality and exploitative nature within various castes of South Korean society.
Yeon continues to expose the futility and atrocities suffered by the weak and lower class with his second feature-length animated drama Saibi (The Fake). A dying village is scheduled for evacuation before new construction begins and the land is flooded. Many of the villagers look to their church elder, Choi, to save them both figuratively and spiritually, along with the newly recruited Pastor. Unfortunately neither the villagers or Pastor are aware that Choi is a criminal wanted for fraud. He has promised to build a new housing complex for the villagers, when his actual plan is to take off once...
Yeon continues to expose the futility and atrocities suffered by the weak and lower class with his second feature-length animated drama Saibi (The Fake). A dying village is scheduled for evacuation before new construction begins and the land is flooded. Many of the villagers look to their church elder, Choi, to save them both figuratively and spiritually, along with the newly recruited Pastor. Unfortunately neither the villagers or Pastor are aware that Choi is a criminal wanted for fraud. He has promised to build a new housing complex for the villagers, when his actual plan is to take off once...
- 10/3/2013
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
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