A Midsummer's Fantasia (Korean: 한여름의 판타지아; RR: Han Yeoreumui Pantajia) is a 2014 Korea-Japan co-production film commissioned by the Nara International Film Festival (NIFF). Written and directed by Jang Kun-jae, the film was co-produced with world-renowned filmmaker Naomi Kawase. It made its debut as the opening film of the 5th Nara International Film Festival in September 2014.[2]
| A Midsummer's Fantasia | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Jang Kun-jae |
| Written by | Jang Kun-jae |
| Produced by | Naomi Kawase Jang Kun-jae |
| Starring | Kim Sae-byuk Iwase Ryo Lim Hyung-kook |
| Cinematography | Fujii Masayuki |
| Edited by | Jang Kun-jae Lee Yeon-jung |
| Music by | Lee Min-whee |
Production company | Mocushura |
Release dates |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Countries | South Korea Japan |
| Languages | Korean Japanese |
| Box office | US$255,211[1] |
Plot
editThe film is structured into two halves. Part one First Love, Yoshiko, shot in monochrome and documentary-like, deals with a Korean filmmaker researching to shoot a film in Gojo City, Japan. While Part two Well of Sakura, in colour, tells a tale of romance between a Korean actress and a Japanese man from the area inspired by the research from Part one.[3][4][5]
Cast
edit- Kim Sae-byuk as Hye-jeong
- Iwase Ryo
- Lim Hyung-kook
Production
editA Midsummer's Fantasia is a film commission for the Nara International Film Festival (NIFF). The NARAtive is a project to make an original film in Nara prefecture, funded by NIFF.[2][6]
It was shot in Gojo, a small city in the Nara prefecture, for 11 days during a monthlong stay.
Reception
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19th Busan International Film Festival | DGK Award | A Midsummer's Fantasia | Won |
| 2015 | 24th Buil Film Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Sae-byuk | Nominated |
| 35th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards[7] | FIPRESCI Award | A Midsummer's Fantasia | Won | |
| 16th Asiatica Film Mediale - Encounters with Asian Cinema[8] | Jury Prize for Best Film | A Midsummer's Fantasia | Won | |
| 16th Busan Film Critics Awards[9] | Best Screenplay | Jang Kun-jae | Won | |
| Association of Korean Independent Film & Video[9] | Best Independent Film | A Midsummer's Fantasia | Won | |
| 2016 | 3rd Wildflower Film Awards | Best Director (Narrative Films) | Jang Kun-jae | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Iwase Ryo | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Kim Sae-byuk | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Jang Kun-jae | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Fujii Masayuki | Won | ||
| 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress (Film) | Kim Sae-byuk | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "A Midsummer's Fantasia (2015)". Archived from the original on 2016-02-14. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
- ^ a b Conran, Pierce (19 September 2014). "INTERVIEW Jang Kun-jae Director by A Midsummer's Fantasia". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ^ Lee, Yong-cheol (28 February 2014). "JANG Kunjae, Director of A MIDSUMMER'S FANTASIA "I Dream of Living as a Fulltime Filmmaker"". Korean Cinema Today. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ^ Bechervaise, Jason (9 October 2014). "A Midsummer's Fantasia". Screendaily.com. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ^ "A Midsummer's Fantasia". VIFF. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ^ "Nara International Film Festival (Japan)". Nara International Film Festival. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ^ Conran, Pierce (2 November 2015). "THE THRONE Tops Korean Association of Film Critics Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ^ Conran, Pierce (14 December 2014). "Best Film for A MIDSUMMER'S FANTASIA at Asiatica Film Mediale". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ^ a b Conran, Pierce (12 January 2016). "A MIDSUMMER'S FANTASIA Scoops Best Korean Indie Prize". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
External links
edit- A Midsummer's Fantasia at HanCinema
- A Midsummer's Fantasia at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- A Midsummer's Fantasia at IMDb