Sunday 15 January 2023

WARSAW KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL

성형수 (BEAUTY WATER)

Recommended. A spine-tingling animated science fiction horror drama about how we perceive ourselves and are seen by others. Every aspect of being ugly or beautiful and of keeping your look is explored. 

유체이탈자 (SPIRITWALKER)

Watchable. Confusing from start to end. Engaging as you want to find out the protagonist and his mates' identity and how and what he stepped in. But the drug supposed to be hallucinogenic wouldn't make him move bodies for real. I couldn't make out the rest of the plot so have no idea if that makes sense or also not. Lots of action. No justification.

모가디슈 (ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU)

Recommended. The 2022 Korean candidate for an Oscar was shot in Morocco. Music is African at first and gentle. The true events depicted in the movie are terrifying. Atmos-recorded warfare is chillingly powerful - you're in the middle of it. The film combines gripping action with a peace message. Occasional humour enhances the plot. African music returns at the end of the credits but in a violent form. 

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