Arirang (Korean: 아리랑) is a 1926 Korean silent film directed by Na Woon-gyu, who is also one of the main cast. It is regarded as one of the most influential films in Korean cinema history, as well as the first Korean nationalist film and a critique of the Japanese rule of Korea. It is named after the traditional song "Arirang," which audiences were said to sing at the conclusion of the film. Arirang is considered a lost film, but a written record of the plot still exists.
Na Woon-gyu was a Korean actor, screenwriter and director. He is widely considered the most important filmmaker in early Korean cinema, and possibly Korea's first true movie star. Since he often wrote, directed and acted in his films, he has even been said to have started the auteur film-making tradition in Korea.
Punguna is a 1926 Korean film. The silent, black-and-white film was written, directed, edited by and starred Na Woon-gyu (1902-1937). It premiered at the Choson Theater in December 1926.
Geumbungeo (금붕어) (Goldfish) is a 1927 Korean silent film. The silent, black-and-white film was directed, edited by and starred Na Woon-gyu (1902-1937).
Jalitgeola is a 1927 Korean film. The silent, black and white film was written, directed, produced, edited by and starred Na Woon-gyu (1902-1937). This was the first film from Na's own production company, Na Woon-gyu Productions, financed by Park Seung-pil, owner of the Danseongsa theater in Seoul. The film premiered at the Dansungsa theater in November 1927.
Ok-nyeo (옥녀) is a 1928 Korean film. The silent, black-and-white production was written, directed, and edited by Na Woon-gyu. It was the second film to be produced by Na Woon-gyu Productions, which was financed by Park Seung-pil, owner of the Dansungsa theater in Seoul. It premiered at Park's Theater in January 1928.
Beongeoli Sam-ryong is a 1929 Korean film written, directed, produced by and starring Na Woon-gyu (1902-1937). It premiered at the Choseon Theater in January 1929. It was the fifth film produced by Na Woon-gyu Productions, and its failure with the public was blamed for the bankruptcy of that company.
Salangeul chajaseo is a 1929 Korean film written, directed, produced, edited by and starring Na Woon-gyu (1902-1937). The film premiered at the Choson Theater in April 1929. More than one thousand extras from Na's hometown Hoeryong were employed in the filming of Salangeul chajaseo, making the film into a symbolic epic national exodus as a protest against the Japanese occupation of Korea. Originally entitled Crossing the Duman River, the film was banned and censored by the Japanese occupying authorities after its first showing. Popular demand caused it to be re-released, though in a heavily edited form, and renamed In Search of Love. As with the vast majority of Korean films of this era, Salangeul chajaseo is a lost film.
Arirang geuhu iyagi is a 1930 Korean film written by and starring Na Woon-gyu. It premiered at Dan Sung Sa Theater in downtown Seoul.
Cheolindo (Korean: 철인도) is a 1930 Korean film written, directed by and starring Na Woon-gyu. It premiered at Dansungsa Theater in downtown Seoul.
Geumganghan is a 1931 Korean film written by Lee Chang-Yong. It was directed by and starred Na Woon-gyu. It premiered at Dansungsa theater in downtown Seoul.
Jongno (종로) is a 1933 Korean film starring Na Woon-gyu. It premiered at the Dansungsa theater in downtown Seoul.
Muhwagwa is a 1935 Korean film directed by Na Woon-gyu. It premiered at the Umigwan theater.
Kanggeonneo maeul is a 1935 Korean film directed by Na Woon-gyu. It premiered at the Dansungsa theater in downtown Seoul.
Geulimja is a 1935 Korean film directed by Na Woon-gyu. It premiered at the Umigwan theater.
Arirang 3 is a 1936 Korean film directed by and starring Na Woon-gyu. The second sequel of Na's ground-breaking 1926 film, Arirang, this was the only entry in the series that was not silent. It premiered at the DanSungSa Theater in downtown Seoul.
Oh Mong-nyeo (오몽녀) is a 1937 Korean film, the last film directed by Na Woon-gyu. It premiered at the Dansungsa theater in downtown Seoul.
Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-yong. Mismarketed as a slapstick comedy through its promotional posters, the film is actually a generation-to-generation view of two families through love and life.
The Life of Na Woon-gyu is 1967 South Korean film is about life and death of Na Woon-gyu who was film actor and director who struggled for rise of Korean cinema during Japanese rule of Korea. Na was played by the film's actor and director Choi Moo-ryong who was father of Choi Min-soo
20th Century Girl is a South Korean romance drama film written and directed by Bang Woo-ri in her feature film debut, starring Kim Yoo-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, and Roh Yoon-seo. The film depicts the friendship and freshness of first love against the backdrop of 1999. It was released on October 21, 2022, on Netflix.
