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    Bong Joon-ho: The Pleasures and Terrors of Genre

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    Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive

    February 28-March 6, 2010

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    The gripping films of Korean enfant terrible Bong Joon-ho offer engaging and intense reinventions of popular genres that are animated by a flair for dramatically cinematic storytelling and sharp yet subtle commentary on the historical and political complexities of present-day Korean society. Bong’s singular talent lies in his ability to interweave multiple narrative strands, a wide range of memorable characters, and a dramatic spectrum of moods, from elegiac to terrifying to charming. Bong’s dark crime stories offer him the broadest range to fully sound the depths of his open-ended characters - and, by extension, the Korean nation. Ultimately, his work presents a cynical view of human nature, with the bonds of family, community and friendship constantly broken by cruelty, apathy and hypocrisy. Bong will be in person for screenings of his new film, Mother, and Memories of Murder. Also screening are The Host and Barking Dogs Never Bite.


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        Harvard Film Archive

        Harvard Film Archive Cinematheque
        24 Quincy Street
        Cambridge, MA 02138

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        Tickets: $12 Special Event Tickets, Regular Screenings $9 General Admission, $7 Seniors, Non-Harvard Students, Harvard Faculty and Staff

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        Dates:
        February 28-March 6, 2010

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        7pm

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