Film Screening: Memories of Murder + Q&A with cinematographer Kim Hyung Koo

Directed by Academy Award–winner Bong Joon-ho (Parasite), Memories of Murder is often regarded as one of the greatest Korean films of all time. Inspired by the true story of Korea’s first known serial murders, the film follows two detectives, one local and impulsive, the other from Seoul and methodical, as they grapple with mounting pressure, elusive suspects, and their own conflicting approaches to justice. Taut, atmospheric, and laced with Bong’s signature dark humour, the film is as much a haunting portrait of 1980s rural Korea as it is a gripping crime thriller.

Following the screening, Kim Hyung Koo will reflect on his collaboration with Bong and share insights into his distinct visual language and share a behind-the-camera perspective on the artistry of making a landmark moment in Korean cinema.

This film will be screened in Korean with English subtitles.

This event is part of the London East Asia Film Festival 2025.

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