Behind the Camera: Why Mr. E Went to Hollywood
New York Asian Film Festival 2013
June 28 - July 11, 2013
U.S. Premiere! Director E J-Yong in person for Q&A!
Meta to the max. Korea’s best actors play themselves (and other actors) in this send-up of carnivorous celebrity culture. Preceded by Jury (Kim Dong-Ho, 24m).
U.S. Premiere! Director E J-Yong in person for Q&A!
E J-Yong’s meta-movie centers on a group of Korea’s best film technicians and actors who have assembled in order to shoot a 10-minute smartphone promo, with some of the actors playing themselves and some playing other actors. Adding another meta-layer, E J-Yong plays himself directing them remotely via Skype.
Preceded by:
Jury
Kim Dong-Ho | South Korea | 2012 | 24min
Following a screening, a festival jury convenes to discuss the film, but find themselves at odds as disagreements arise and passions run high.
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