Shin Yeon-shick

Synonymous with contemporary Korean cinema, Shin Yeon-shick was born in 1968 in Seoul, South Korea and began his active directorial career in 2004. His cinematographic passion leans towards drama and mystery, with his most acclaimed films including "The Russian Novel" and "The Avian Kind", the latter receiving the Grand Prize at the Jeonju International Film Festival. Shin Yeon-shick's unique authorial style is marked by his tendency to blend elements of surrealism with starkly realistic themes, painting a cinematic portrait that jolts the viewer into thought-provoking introspection.

Embodying the very spirit of Korean New Wave, Shin Yeon-shick's films are not merely stories, but rather soul-stirring journeys that invite viewers into the depths of human complexity.