Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema · 2026
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026) is a Documentary film directed by Kim Dong-ho, starring Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook.
Documentary
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.
Cast
Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Tsai Ming-liang, Garin Nugroho, Im Kwon-taek
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What is "Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema" about?
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.
When was "Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema" released?
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema was released in 2026.
Who stars in "Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema"?
The cast includes Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho.
