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"Chi-Hwa-Seon"
("Painted Fire")
2002
Directed by Im Kwon-Taek

Renowned Korean director Im Kwon-Taek presents a dramatized look at the life of legendary 19th century Korean artist Ohwon in this studied, beautifully composed film. Born a peasant, Ohwon (Choi Min-Skik) uses his talents to escape poverty, eventually earning notoriety for his ability to intricately copy famous Chinese paintings. His fame cannot help him win the heart of a noble's daughter, though, and when she marries another, the destitute Ohwon becomes a drunken wanderer in search of true art. "...a stirring, poetic portrait of the creative process" (Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter). Korean with English subtitles.  117 minutes.

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