Chi-hwa-seon


1h 57m 2002

Brief Synopsis

In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, an uncouth, self-taught painter explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.

Film Details

Also Known As
Chihwaseon, Ebbro di donne e di pittura, Ebrio de mujeres y pintura, Ivre de femmes et de peinture, Painted Fire, Strokes of Fire
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Political
Release Date
2002
Production Company
PathT International; Wild Bunch
Distribution Company
Kino International; Alternative Films; Bim Distribuzione; Cinema Service; Kino International; Kino Video; Monopole Pathe Films Ag; Monopole Pathe Films Ag; PathT International; Vertigo Films (Spain)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

Synopsis

In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, an uncouth, self-taught painter explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.

Film Details

Also Known As
Chihwaseon, Ebbro di donne e di pittura, Ebrio de mujeres y pintura, Ivre de femmes et de peinture, Painted Fire, Strokes of Fire
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Political
Release Date
2002
Production Company
PathT International; Wild Bunch
Distribution Company
Kino International; Alternative Films; Bim Distribuzione; Cinema Service; Kino International; Kino Video; Monopole Pathe Films Ag; Monopole Pathe Films Ag; PathT International; Vertigo Films (Spain)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Co-winner for Best Direction at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.

Released in United States Winter February 14, 2003

Released in United States May 16, 2003

Released in United States on Video February 3, 2004

Released in United States 2002

Released in United States November 2002

Released in United States January 2003

Shown at New York Film Festival September 27 - October 13, 2002.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival January 9-20, 2003.

Released in United States Winter February 14, 2003

Released in United States May 16, 2003 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video February 3, 2004

Released in United States 2002 (Shown at New York Film Festival September 27 - October 13, 2002.)

Released in United States November 2002 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Asian New Classics) November 7-17, 2002.)

Released in United States January 2003 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival January 9-20, 2003.)