Introduction (film)

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Introduction
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Release poster
Korean인트로덕션 Inteurodeoksyeon
Directed byHong Sang-soo
Written byHong Sang-soo
Produced byHong Sang-soo
Starring
CinematographyHong Sang-soo
Edited byHong Sang-soo
Music byHong Sang-soo
Production
company
Jeonwonsa Film Co.
Distributed byThe Cinema Guild (United States)[1]
Release dates
  • March 2021 (2021-03) (Berlinale)
  • May 27, 2021 (2021-05-27) (South Korea)
Running time
66 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeest. US46,559[2]

Introduction (Korean: 인트로덕션, romanized: Inteurodeoksyeon) is a 2021 South Korean drama film written and directed by Hong Sang-soo. The film stars Shin Seok-ho, Park Mi-so and Kim Min-hee.[3]

The film had its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in March 2021,[3] where it won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay. It was released theatrically in South Korea on May 27, 2021.[4]

Cast[]

The cast include:[1]

  • Shin Seokho as Youngho
  • Park Miso as Juwon
  • Kim Young-ho as Father
  • Gi Ju-bong
  • Joo-Bong Ki as Old Actor
  • Young-hwa Seo as Juwon's Mother
  • Kim Min-hee as Painter
  • Cho Yoon-hee[5][note 1] as Youngho's Mother
  • Ji-won Ye as Nurse
  • Ha Seongguk as Youngho's Friend Jeongsoo

Release[]

On February 11, 2021, Berlinale announced that the film would have its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Competition section, in March 2021.[6][7]

The film was selected for screening in 'View of the World' category at 11th Beijing International Film Festival held from 21 to 29 September, 2021.[8] It is also selected for screening in 'Icon' category at 26th Busan International Film Festival held from 6 to 15 October, 2021.[9]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Recipients/ Nominees Result Ref(s)
2021 71st Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear for Best Screenplay Hong Sang-soo Won [10]
30th Buil Film Awards Best Film Introduction Nominated [11]
Best New Actor Shin Seok-ho Nominated

Notes[]

  1. ^ Not to be confused with another younger actress also called Jo Yoon-hee

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Introduction". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 21, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box (2021)". KOFIC. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Grater, Tom (February 11, 2021). "Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics From Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  4. ^ Kim Mi-hwa (May 24, 2021). "'인트로덕션' 홍상수 감독 없이..신석호X박미소X서영화,GV일정 공개 [M+TV인사이드]" ['Introduction' without director Hong Sang-soo... Shin Seok-ho X Park Miso X Seo Young-hwa, GV schedule revealed]. Star News. Naver. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "인트로덕션". Daum Movie. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  6. ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 11, 2021). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  7. ^ Press Office (February 11, 2021). "Feb 11, 2021 Competition - Reshaping Cinematic Forms". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  8. ^ Jo Joon-hyung (September 7, 2021). "베이징국제영화제 21일 개막…홍상수 '인트로덕션' 출품" [The Beijing International Film Festival opens on the 21st... Hong Sang-soo exhibited 'Introduction']. Yonhap News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Kim Ji-eun (September 30, 2021). "'당신얼굴 앞에서', 부국제서 첫 공개…홍상수·김민희 불참" ['In front of your face', first released at the sub-international... Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee absent]. Newsis (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  10. ^ Kim Mi-hwa (May 24, 2021). "'인트로덕션' 홍상수 감독 없이..신석호X박미소X서영화,GV일정 공개 [M+TV인사이드]" ['Introduction' without director Hong Sang-soo... Shin Seok-ho X Park Miso X Seo Young-hwa, GV schedule revealed]. Star News. Naver. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Jo Young-mi (August 26, 2021). "모가디슈' ·'자산어보' 13개 부문 중 8개 부문 후보에 올라" [Mogadishu’ and ‘Jasaneobo’ were nominated for 8 out of 13 categories]. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 3, 2021.

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