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Korean .new wave.

From Parasite through Memories of Murder to Burning — the most vital national cinema of the 21st century, in nine works.

Length9 works
Runtime14h
RegionSeoul
EditedForthcoming
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The route, in order.

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Film · 2003

Memories of Murder

Step 1 of the new wave.

132 minKoreanBong Joon-ho
Film · 2019

Parasite

Step 4 of the new wave. The index’s most-cited 2019 film.

132 minKoreanBong Joon-ho
Film · 2018

Burning

Step 5. Lee Chang-dong anchors the pathway’s second half.

148 minKoreanLee Chang-dong
Region Seoul · the home region →
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Cites

  • Work Memories of Murder — step 1
    Bong Joon-ho · 2003 · Film
  • Work Parasite — step 4
    Bong Joon-ho · 2019 · Film
  • Work Burning — step 5
    Lee Chang-dong · 2018 · Film
  • Region Seoul — home region
    204 works

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  • Region Seoul — the pathway from this region
    204 works