Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
Overview
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho, at eighty-five, picks up a camcorder for the first time and decides to make a documentary. His lens turns toward cinemas struggling through the crisis, as beloved theaters vanish amid dwindling audiences. Seeking to reconnect with old friends, "Mr. Kim" — now nearing ninety — travels the world to talk with filmmakers and cinephiles. Through these encounters, he reflects on cinema’s past and future, finding wisdom and resilience in a time of transformation. His journey becomes a meditation on change, memory, and the enduring spirit of film.
About Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026)
Released in 2026, Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema is a documentary film from Sanai Pictures (South Korea). It was directed by Kim Dong-ho. The cast is led by Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho and Hirokazu Kore-eda. With a runtime of 1h 44m, the film averages 7.5/10 across 2 TMDB ratings.
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