Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2025)

Documentary

The first feature documentary directed by Kim Dong-ho, former festival director of the Busan International Film Festival, this film captures the present landscape of theaters and films across Asia through the eyes of a seasoned film professional. Now retired from public service, Kim travels with his camera to document the post-pandemic cinematic ecosystem, visiting theaters and film festivals in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and beyond, and gathering memories and concerns from filmmakers along the way. Prominent figures like Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Tsai Ming-Liang, and Garin Nugroho eagerly share their thoughts on the fate of theaters and the future of cinema. What begins as a survey of the current state of theaters evolves into an emotional chronicle and an opportunity to reflect on the essence and sustainability of cinema.

  • Release Date: 2025-09-18
  • Runtime: 1h 44min
  • Director: Kim Dong-ho

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Cast

  • Kim Dong-ho

    Self

  • Lee Chang-dong

    Self

  • Park Chan-wook

    Self

  • Bong Joon Ho

    Self

  • Hirokazu Kore-eda

    Self

  • Tsai Ming-liang

    Self

  • Garin Nugroho

    Self

  • Im Kwon-taek

    Self

  • Tang Wei

    Self

  • Yang Kuei-mei

    Self

  • Luc Besson

    Self

  • Jean-Pierre Dardenne

    Self

  • Luc Dardenne

    Self

  • Lee Jung-jae

    Self

  • Jeon Do-yeon

    Self

  • Yoon Dan-bi

    Self

  • Yoon Ga-eun

    Self