| 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 |
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.
Plot
The 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.
Cast
- Kim Sae-byuk as Hye-jeong
- Iwase Ryo
- Lim Hyung-kook
Production
A 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.
It was shot in Gojo, a small city in the Nara prefecture, for 11 days during a monthlong stay.
Reception
Awards and nominations
| 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 | FIPRESCI Award | A Midsummer's Fantasia | Won | |
| 16th Asiatica Film Mediale - Encounters with Asian Cinema | Jury Prize for Best Film | A Midsummer's Fantasia | Won | |
| 16th Busan Film Critics Awards | Best Screenplay | Jang Kun-jae | Won | |
| Association of Korean Independent Film & Video | 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
- "A Midsummer's Fantasia (2015)". Archived from the original on 2016-02-14. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Conran, Pierce (12 January 2016). "A MIDSUMMER'S FANTASIA Scoops Best Korean Indie Prize". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
External links
- A Midsummer's Fantasia at HanCinema
- A Midsummer's Fantasia at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- A Midsummer's Fantasia at IMDb