Film: Directors: Kim Ki-Duk (Korea)

Here's the list of Kim Ki-Duk films in my collection.

The Films

The films are arranged in chronological order, with a brief description and a rating (1-10). Some movies have more extensive reviews, which (WARNING) reveal substantial parts of the plot. I intend these primarily as a reminder for myself, and a basis for discussion with others. If you want to maintain the suspense, don't read the long reviews until after you've seen the film.

The Isle (2000)

A young woman ferries supplies and sex to men vacationing in small huts floating on an island. A man on the run from the law comes to hide at this quiet resort, and a bizarre love blossoms between the two. With nary a line of dialogue in sight, the film conceals unspeakable tension inside a shell of depravity. Rated: 8/10.

3-Iron (2004)

A young man breaks into people's apartments while they are away, makes himself at home, but never steals anything. One day he invades a home only to find an abused woman trapped in a loveless marriage. A strange bond grows between them as she adopts his lifestyle. A nearly silent meditation on existence and its relationship to imagination. Rated: 8/10.