Ghibliotheque Film Korea

Name: Ghibliotheque Film Korea
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781802796339
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The essential guide to the wonderful world of Korean cinema

By Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham

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Ghibliotheque Film Korea by Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham explores the vibrant world of Korean cinema. The book delves into the history and cultural impact of Korean films, offering insights and analysis of key movies and filmmakers. It serves as an engaging guide, perfect for those interested in discovering the rich tapestry of Korean cinematic art and its global influence.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a deep curiosity about Korean cinema and appreciate in-depth analysis, insightful commentary, and cultural context. Authored by passionate film enthusiasts, it offers a fresh perspective on Korean films, blending a love for the medium with rich storytelling.

Ghibliotheque Film Korea

This guide to the country's cinematic story explores 30 movies, combining reviews with director biographies, and including recommended further viewing and a catalogue of film stills and movie posters.

This guide to the country's cinematic story explores 30 movies, combining reviews with director biographies, and including recommended further viewing and a catalogue of beautiful film stills and movie posters.

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Explore the magical, mysterious world of Korean cinema, in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.

'A book for both the well-versed and the newcomer.'

-EMPIRE

From smash hits such as Parasite to cult favourites Oldboy, The Handmaiden, and Train to Busan, Korean cinema is a hotbed of creative talent and the force behind the most exciting, captivating filmmaking in the world right now.

In this essential guide to the country's cinematic story, Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham - authors and hosts of the hit podcast Ghibliotheque - guide you through the must-see films from a century of Korean movies.

Exploring 30 movies, from the breakout hits to deeper cuts, hidden gems, and future classics, Film Korea is a gateway to everything you need to know about the white-hot world of Korean cinema. Combining reviews and director biographies with recommended further viewing and a catalogue of beautiful film stills and movie posters, this is your one-stop guide to an incredible, captivating art form.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802796339

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 200 clr and b&w images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Jake Cunningham Michael Leader Non-Fiction

About the Author

Michael Leader (Author)

Michael Leader is a writer and broadcaster whose writing has appeared in Sight & Sound and Little White Lies, and whose voice has appeared on podcasts and radio ranging from Ghibliotheque and Truth & Movies to BBC Front Row and BBC Radio 5. For several years he was Editorial Director for Film4 Online, and Commissioning Editor of the BBC Arts/iPlayer series Inside Cinema and Inside Games, for which he wrote and produced short-form documentaries about, among other things, Studio Ghibli. He lives in Sussex with his partner and a small child.

Jake Cunningham (Author)

Jake Cunningham is a multimedia writer and producer. As well as Ghibliotheque, he has produced podcasts with NBC Universal, Sky, Channel 4 and Prime Video. He discusses film on the BBC World Service, and has written and voiced video essays for the BBC and Little White Lies. He has written for Empire, The I and NME among others. His first animated short film as writer and producer, made with the BFI, was released in 2021. He recently developed and wrote on a Sky Atlantic documentary and is currently producing his next film. He lives in London with his wife, small dog and baby.