Masterclass – Na Hong-jin “An (Im)Perfect World”

Masterclass – Na Hong-jin “An (Im)Perfect World”

An unmissable meeting with the director of “Korean noir”, Na Hong-jin, who will give a total immersion in his direction, revealing the creative challenges he faces and the techniques that fuel the tension and shape his characters.

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Director Na Hong-jin captivated critics and audiences alike with the bold and distinctive cinematic worlds he created in “The Wailing” (2016), “The Yellow Sea” (2010) and “The Chaser” (2008). His films immerse viewers in innovative narratives, brought to life through meticulously precise direction. In particular, “The Wailing” (2016) stands as a seminal work in the director’s career, exploring the profound theme of existential faith through an absolutely unpredictable narrative. The film enchanted audiences and received global acclaim, setting a new standard for the occult genre. Na Hong-jin also demonstrated her skills as a producer, collaborating with Thailand for the horror film “The Medium” (2021). This innovative experiment in genre cinema has achieved considerable success, further showing its ability to expand the boundaries of cinema, while continuing to develop diversified projects in multiple genres. Currently, filmmaker Na Hong-jin is in post-production with his next project, “Hope,” which promises another unique and fascinating story. The film has already attracted attention thanks to an all-star cast, including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. The director’s works have consistently achieved both commercial success and artistic acclaim. Through deceptively simple narratives, he masterfully manages to drag the audience into intricate webs of thought, cementing his reputation as an expert storyteller. His unparalleled ability to bring these stories to the screen ensures that audiences eagerly await what new direction their creative journey will take.

The curator of the Masterclass will be the film critic Federico Frusciante.