Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema 2025
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.
- Released: 2025-09-18
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho, Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Director: Kim Dong-ho, Kim Dong-ho, Han Jae-duk, Park Min-jeong