South Korea
2009/35mm/133mins MA 15+
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 8.30 pm – Dendy
SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER 4.00 pm – Dendy
The story of a noble priest resurrected as a vampire and plunged into a life of desire is opulently brought to the screen by one of South Korea’s leading filmmakers.
Continuing his exploration of human existence in extreme circumstances, director Park Chan-wook spins a tale about a priest who becomes a vampire after a blood transfusion. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, he plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with a beautiful married woman. Loosely inspired by Emile Zola’s novel Therese Raquin, Park – best known for his film OLDBOY – brings his forceful and arresting style to the classic story.
Cannes Film Festival – Jury Prize
Festival screenings include Cannes, Sundance Glasgow and Tribeca.
“A smart and exotic piece of film-making from one of Asia’s leading commercial talents and a quality example of an Asian director exploring a classic genre.” Andrew Urban, Urban Cinefile
“Its fierce style and ripe humor are hard to resist” Fernando Croce, CinePassion
“Park has created a rumination on morality and mortality that is not at all deadly, but funny and profound and at times intensely erotic.” Betsy Sharkey Los Angeles Times
THIRST
(BAKJWI)
Director Park Chan-wook Producer Ahn Soo-Hyun Writers Jeong Seo-Gyeong, Park Chan-wook Cast Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin Print Source Madman Australia
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I thought “I’m A Cyborg But That’s OK” was meant to be Park taking a break and making something light-hearted before heading back into serious territory — but here he is with another romantic comedy after all!
Not at all what I was expecting.
What a crazy film! I loved it!
It’s well shot and the story keeps you involved. Although, I felt the foley work in the kissing scenes as a tad visceral – perhaps the director wanted that.
Still, thoroughly enjoyable. Great performances all around.