Oldboy (2005)
Oldboy
”A man seeks revenge on his captor after being imprisoned for 15 years.”
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From South Korean director Chan-wook Park, tells the harrowing story of a man who is inexplicably imprisoned for years. Upon release, he has only one thing on his mind: revenge on his captor. There is also the American remake from director Spike Lee.
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After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in five days.
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Thirst
From renowned South-Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook (director of 'Oldboy' and the other entries in the 'Vengeance Trilogy'), 'Thirst' is a breath of fresh air to the - often - worn-out figure of the vampire in fiction. Awarded with the Jury's Prize at the 2009 Cannes Festival, the movie is faithful to its director's style in its brutal exploration of violence and lust, although those expecting a deep moral dilemma between Catholicism's morals and the vampiric desires of the flesh may end up somewhat disappointed. It's not Park Chan-wook's best movie, but when it comes to a director of his caliber, that's still quite good.
The Handmaiden
Chan-wook Park became one of the most well-known names in South Korean cinema after the acclaimed Vengeance trilogy - 'Mr. Vengeance', 'Oldboy' and 'Lady Vengeance'. The theme is really something that the director likes to portray in his works, so much so that 'Ah-ga-ssi' also explores it and in an incredible way. The drama, based on British writer Sarah Waters' novel 'Fingersmith', is impeccable and carries all the typical elements of South Korean films, many twists, an intriguing plot and that goes beyond the obvious. It gives the impression that Asian filmmakers are always willing to explore more and discuss in depth topics that we don't see in Hollywood, for example. 'Ah-ga-ssi' is loaded with a strong sensual tension fueled by a thirst for revenge, as already mentioned and a lot of female power. Throughout two and a half hours, which pass very quickly, we are impacted by excellent performances - highlight for the protagonists Kim Tae-ri and Kim Min-hee - and a suspense that captures attention. The work is good to get to know South Korean cinema and also to be admired, because Chan-wook Park hit the mark.
Decision to Leave
Have you ever imagined a movie that mixes, almost in equal doses, romance and police investigation? It seems unusual, even a bit messy, but that's exactly what 'Decision to Leave' does. Directed by Park Chan-wook (from the great 'Oldboy' and 'The Handmaiden'), this winner of the Cannes Film Festival 2022 Best Director Award tells the story of an efficient and meticulous detective investigating a possible murder in a remote mountain village. There he begins to develop a love affair with the victim's widow, whom he considers the main suspect. Reminiscent of 'Ghost Story', talking about love dependence and the challenges of a romance against all social conventions, 'Decision to Leave' is beautiful, unusual, strange and, despite being long (2h19), it passes quickly as it delves into the mysteries of crime and love. Another success from Chan-wook.
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Kidnapped
In Kidnapped (Rapito), Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio delves into one of the murkiest and most controversial episodes in the history of the Catholic Church, the "Mortara case". In 1851, when Jewish boy Edgardo Mortara becomes gravely ill, his Catholic nanny decides to baptize him in an emergency. However, papal law dictates that all Catholics must be raised as such, so the cardinal orders the boy to be taken and handed over to the church, against his parents' wishes, who decide to fight for him. The film recounts a controversial case that captured the attention of the rest of Europe and America, and skillfully portrays the clash of interests between the waning power of the church, Mortara's parents, and public opinion, with irreversible consequences for all involved.
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'Green Border' - In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa trying to reach the European Union are trapped in a geopolitical crisis cynically engineered by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. In an attempt to provoke Europe, refugees are lured to the border by propaganda promising easy passage to the EU. Pawns in this hidden war, the lives of Julia, a newly minted activist who has given up her comfortable life, Jan, a young border guard, and a Syrian family intertwine.
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A group of messenger spirits led by Aniceto, including doctor André Luiz, are tasked with going to Earth to help rescue three proteges whose interconnected stories are about to fail.
