Korean Cinema Week Arrives in Moscow with Subtitled Screenings
A week dedicated to Korean film heritage is set to light up Moscow, as representatives from the Pioneer cinema announced the program on VKontakte. The event invites audiences to explore a curated lineup that celebrates contemporary and classic Korean cinema, presented with Russian subtitles to ensure accessibility for local viewers.
The festival runs at the Pioneer cinema from April 3 through April 9. Each screening will feature original Korean language dialogue with Russian subtitles, offering a true cinematic experience while making the stories and performances accessible to speakers of both languages.
On April 3, audiences can view Won Shin-young’s tense thriller Memories of a Killer. Before the premiere, the cinema curator will introduce the film, sharing perspectives on why Korean cinema has grown in popularity and what sets this title apart in the current landscape of Korean storytelling.
April 4 highlights Song Il-gon’s melodrama Always, a title noted for its emotional depth and character-driven tension. The following day, April 5, Kim Sung-hoon’s thriller A Hard Day screens, offering a brisk tempo and suspense that has earned it attention among fans of modern Korean suspense.
April 6 brings Lee Joon Ik’s historical drama Throne, a vivid exploration of dynastic politics and personal ambition. On April 7, Wu Min-ho’s thriller Insiders presents a contemporary edge with high-stakes intrigue. The sequence continues on April 8 with Park Choi’s historical thriller Murder, a film that blends period detail with a tense investigative narrative. The week closes with Jang Hong’s biographical drama Taxi Driver, offering a reflective look at a compelling real-life figure through cinema.
In addition to the current festival, Moscow will also host a retrospective honoring Alexander Mitta, marking the artist’s 90th birthday. The retrospective runs from April 5 to April 16 and features a selection of Mitta’s most celebrated works, providing audiences with a broad spectrum of connections from his long career. Included in the program are titles such as Burn, Shine, My Star, The Tale of Travels, The Marriage Story of Tsar Peter the Arab, Eretip, and Lost in Siberia, each showcased to highlight Mitta’s influence on cinema and his international recognition. The retrospective is presented as part of a larger cultural celebration in the city, offering film lovers a chance to engage with significant moments in Soviet and post-Soviet screen history. The program is presented with curated context that helps viewers understand Mitta’s impact and the evolution of his storytelling style [citation: Pioneer cinema, Moscow cultural calendar].