25th(2023)
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The College Entrance Exam Is Scarier Than the Ghost!
HONG Yein, HEO Jiwon
- South Korea
- 2022
- World Premiere
- 20min
- DCP
- color
World Premiere
SYNOPSIS
Hanbyul believes and practices all kinds of superstitions to succeed on the CSAT. Actually, she is a big chicken who only eats plain rice for school meals. She is fueled by a rumor that a person who steals the workbook of a ghost hidden behind the school would excel in the test; Hanbyul decides to visit a ghost.
PROGRAM NOTE
Seniors in high school encounter a warrior's time, pushed to the cliff to fight against Suneung (Korean CSAT) monster. Hanbyeol, a high school student, is determined to steal a ghost's test prep book to pursue a good score. In the film, superstitions like "If you eat bread, you get zero points on the test" (Zero and bread in Korean have the same pronunciation: ppang) add humor to various scenes and show the director's wit. The film stands out with its rhythmic editing and well-placed sound effects, creating a delightful experience for the viewers. [Kim Woojeong, Cinefemme]
Director
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HONG YeinHONG Yein
Hong Yein is currently studying at Gyeonggi Arts High School. She has directed a variety of films, including ultra-short films, short films, experimental films, and smartphone films, exploring possibilities of diverse media.
Director’s quote: “I'm on an adventure with a cinema!
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HEO JiwonHEO Jiwon
Born in Busan. 19 years old. She is studying film at Gyeonggi Arts High School. She has directed two films, and participated as staff in the work of her colleagues.
Director’s quote: “Actually, I'm more scared of ghosts than Hanbyul is.”
Credit
- Producer홍예인 HONG Yein
- Cast 빈예슬, 김도원, 박태홍, 전영채, 양건후, 유시현, 최예원 BEEN Yeseul, KIM Dowon, PARK Taehong, JEON Youngchae, YANG Goenhu, YOO Sihyeon, CHOI Yewon
- Screenwriter 허지원 HEO Jiwon
- Cinematography 김정민 KIM Jungmin
- Editor 홍예인 HONG Yein
