Korean treat

October 12, 2009 05:17 pm | Updated 05:17 pm IST

The Embassy of The Republic of Korea, New Delhi, Consulate Of The Republic Of Korea, Chennai, InKo Centre and Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation organise a Korean film festival from October 19 to 22.

Watch “Memories Of Murder”directed by Joon-Ho Bong on the inaugural day at 7 p.m. A young and beautiful woman is found dead, raped and tied; the second such case in Gyunggi. Two local detectives without any technique investigate the murder using brutality, but without result. The, a detective from Seoul comes in to help. A third death takes place. What next?

“The Host”, directed by Joon-ho Bong, will be screened on October 20 at 6.30 p.m. Toxic chemicals are released in the drain to the Han River; years later, a mutant squid monster attacks people on the side of the river. A girl vanishes, and people who had contact with the squid are quarantined. The girl calls saying she is alive, and the family and the forces try and rescue her.

“Love Phobia”, directed by Kang Ji-Eun, will be screened on October 21 at 6.30 p.m. A boy falls in love with a quirky attractive girl. She disappears, to return 10 years later. The two meet, and have a great time. Then, she goes away again. But, why?

On the concluding day, two movies will be screened — “Eleventh Mom” by Kim Jin-seong, at 6.15 p.m., and “Radio Star”, directed by Jun-ik Lee, at 7.45 p.m.

The screening will be held at South Indian Film Chamber Theatre, 606, Anna Salai. For details call 98401-51956.

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