Mr. Kim Goes to the CinemaMovie
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho, at eighty-five, picks up a camcorder for the first time and decides to make a documentary. His lens turns toward cinemas struggling through the crisis, as beloved theaters vanish amid dwindling audiences. Seeking to reconnect with old friends, "Mr. Kim" — now nearing ninety — travels the world to talk with filmmakers and cinephiles. Through these encounters, he reflects on cinema’s past and future, finding wisdom and resilience in a time of transformation. His journey becomes a meditation on change, memory, and the enduring spirit of film.
About Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema is a 2026 documentary movie directed by Kim Dong-ho.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 44m, production credits from South Korea, an original language code of KO.
The credited cast includes Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
