Lee Hyeon-seung discusses subconscious symbolism in Il Mare, feminism and female-centred narratives, sexuality and gender politics, and the expressive use of colour. He reflects on genre experimentation, global consciousness, industry constraints, and his return to directing with Hindsight as a blend of romance, action, and generational dialogue. [Read More]
Director: Lee Hyun-seung
One year, 12 directors, 59 films, 12 Q&As. What could be better?
The KCC have announced their lineup for their much anticipated “Year of the Twelve Directors” – a season unimaginable a few years ago. A very simple concept: four films by the same director, each month giving a mini-retrospective, followed by a Q&A with the director. And a very well-balanced programme it is, featuring veteran directors … [Read More]
Il Mare (시월애, 2000) review: classic time-spanning romance via mysterious mailbox
Telling a time-spanning romance between two lonely individuals who connect through a mysterious mailbox, Il Mare is unashamedly romantic but never resorts to being sappy. Warmth exudes from the characters, the dialogue and the screen imagery and the whole film feels like it could be real – quite something considering the other-worldliness of the story. [Read More]