Extending the work of and then building up to the annual London Korean Film Festival in the autumn, the Teaser Screenings showcase a diverse range of contemporary cinema across the year. The count down to the 2021 London Korean Film Festival includes a season that offers UK audiences a chance to see the latest film releases from Korea. The Spring 2021 season will be focusing on three titles, screening in cinemas across London and the UK. The London Korean Film Festival will also be hosting an online talk with “Voice of Silence” director Hong Eui-jung on 4 July at 12 noon.
The impressive debut feature from London Film School graduate Hong Eui-jung, “Voice Of Silence“ is a beautifully shot crime caper with an award winning performance from “Burning”‘s Yoo Ah-in. On its weekend of release “Voice of Silence” became the number 1 film at the Korean box office. It’s captivating story follows an unlikely friendship between a reluctant kidnapper and his 11 year old captive.
“Deliver Us from Evil“ is the second highest grossing film in Korea of 2020. It is a lean, slick, and action-packed chase movie following a black ops agent turned killer-for-hire contracted to find the kidnapped daughter of a murdered ex-girlfriend. This thrilling cat and mouse game will leave viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. From director Hong Won-chan, writer of acclaimed hit “The Yellow Sea”, and ‘Parasite’ cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo.
Stylish 90s-set feature “Samjin Company English Class” is the award-winning third film in our lineup. Also the number 1 film in Korea on its weekend of release, this captivating drama explores discrimination in the workplace as three female employees set out to uncover a company-wide scandal. Starring Go Ah-sung (“Snowpiercer”, “The Host”).
