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The Jang Sun-woo Variations

January 27, 2001 1h 58m

Originally released in 2001. The Jang Sun-woo Variations is a documentary film. directed by Tony Rayns.

Starring Jang Sun-woo, Moon Sung-keun, and Byun Young-joo

Synopsis

Divided into chapters, the documentary examines Jang's career and films from many different angles and includes the voices not only of those who have worked with Jang but also of numerous ordinary Koreans who have been affected by his work. Individual chapters are devoted to such topics as Jang's idiosyncratic hairstyle and the controversy surrounding his previous feature Lies. The documentary tries to place Jang and his work in the widest possible social context, not only in the context of Korean cinema. At its heart is a series of remarkably candid and revealing interviews with Jang himself.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 27, 2001 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jang Sun-woo Variations about?

Divided into chapters, the documentary examines Jang's career and films from many different angles and includes the voices not only of those who have worked with Jang but also of numerous ordinary ...

Who directed The Jang Sun-woo Variations?

The Jang Sun-woo Variations was directed by Tony Rayns.

How long is The Jang Sun-woo Variations?

The Jang Sun-woo Variations has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was The Jang Sun-woo Variations released?

The Jang Sun-woo Variations was released on January 27, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Jang Sun-woo Variations?

The main cast of The Jang Sun-woo Variations includes Jang Sun-woo, Moon Sung-keun, Byun Young-joo, Park Joong-hoon, Shin Chul.