Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026)
Original title: 미스터김, 영화관에 가다
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema is a 2026 Korean-language documentary movie directed by Kim Dong-ho, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong and Park Chan-wook.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho, at eighty-five, picks up a camcorder for the first time and decides to make a documentary. His lens turns toward cinemas struggling through the crisis, as beloved theaters vanish amid dwindling audiences. Seeking to reconnect with old friends, "Mr. Kim", now nearing ninety, travels the world to talk with filmmakers and cinephiles. Through these encounters, he reflects on cinema’s past and future, finding wisdom and resilience in a time of transformation. His journey becomes a meditation on change, memory, and the enduring spirit of film.
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What is Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema about?
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho, at eighty-five, picks up a camcorder for the first time and decides to make a documentary. His lens turns toward cinemas struggling through the crisis, as beloved theaters vanish amid dwindling audiences. Seeking to reconnect with old friends, "Mr. Kim", now nearing ninety, travels the world to talk with filmmakers and cinephiles. Through these encounters, he reflects on cinema’s past and future, finding wisdom and resilience in a time of transformation. His journey becomes a meditation on change, memory, and the enduring spirit of film.
When was Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema released?
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema was released on 19 February 2026.
How long is Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema?
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema runs 1h 44m.
Who made Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema?
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema was directed by Kim Dong-ho.