Kim Kyung-mook

A powerful voice in queer cinema, Kim Kyung-mook was born in 1985 in Seoul, South Korea, and has been active in the film industry since the mid-2000s. His work primarily explores themes of sexuality, identity, and socio-economic issues in a variety of genres, with his most notable films including "Stateless Things" and "Faceless Things," which have garnered him critical acclaim, with the former winning the Netpac Award at the 2011 Rotterdam International Film Festival. Kim's auteur style is marked by his raw and unflinching portrayal of marginalized individuals and their lived experiences.
Kim Kyung-mook's films, a mirror held up to society, have a profound impact on their audiences, making them confront realities that they may prefer to ignore; his courage and bold storytelling continue to challenge and inspire.