Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

104 min

Cast:

Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook

Quality:

HD

Director:

Kim Dong-ho

Release:

2026

Country:

South Korea

Rating:

7.5