"What on earth did I just watch?"... Director Bong Joon-ho's words after watching 'Hope' [Star Issue]

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Director Bong Joon-ho shared his impressions after viewing the film 'Hope'.

On the 15th, a GV session featuring directors Na Hong-jin and Bong Joon-ho for the film 'HOPE' was held.

During the event, Director Bong Joon-ho began the GV by saying to the audience filling the seats, "I want to calm down from the joyful cinematic shock and excitement of asking myself, 'What on earth did I just watch?' and ask many questions."

Director Bong Joon-ho expressed his gratitude, stating, "This is an incredibly astonishing cinematic adventure. Where else can we see a film like this? Thank you for presenting such a spectacle of cinema, bursting with spirit and madness. As a fellow filmmaker, I sincerely appreciate your work."

Especially praising the first half of the film, Director Bong Joon-ho remarked, "It's truly an astonishing rollercoaster of pleasure and runaway intensity. With breathless pacing that seems on the verge of breaking yet never does, thrilling music, and remarkable camera work by cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo that appears to fly low over the ground—there are many elements, but what is the source of such overwhelming suspense and excitement? That thought crossed my mind while watching the film."

Director Bong Joon-ho also praised the actors who directly handled the intense action sequences, saying, "In this film, amidst the runaway action, there are actors who manage to keep up. The actors' expressions complete the action, and in that regard, I felt envious. Since a director's greatest happiness comes from working with great actors, they must be blessed."

Regarding the action sequences and alien character designs in 'Hope', Director Na Hong-jin explained, "I wanted to capture both the creatures and the action on the same screen. The style of action was inspired by the handcrafted feel of classic films I watched as a child—aiming to include CG-created creatures alongside non-VFX action within a single frame."

Director Bong Joon-ho added various interpretations regarding the film's narrative and characters, noting, "I watched the film while immersed in runaway excitement. In the first 62 minutes of runaway intensity, what was astonishing wasn't just the thrill of action or the crazed madness, but how meticulously and gradually many elements were built up within it."

Meanwhile, 'Hope' tells the story of a non-combat zone outpost manager named 'Beom-seok', stationed in Pohang, who learns from local youths that a tiger has appeared. As the entire town goes into high alert, he encounters an unbelievable reality.

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