I mästarens nät (DVD)

FILMMAKING AND PARANOIA IN 1970S KOREA

Filmmakers in 1970s Korea had to navigate a minefield of state control and censorship. Formerly popular director Kim has just finished a mediocre thriller. But in a dream, he has an idea that could turn Cobweb into a masterpiece. Kim becomes obsessed with the idea of filming the new ending and regaining his colleagues' respect. When the company boss travels abroad to court Japanese investors, Kim sees his chance. With free access to the studio, he gets started. But very quickly, the filming becomes the most chaotic of Kim's entire career. Visits from the censorship authorities. Actors who don't grasp the brilliance of the new script and would rather scheme against each other than play their roles. Will Cobweb be finished before it all drives Kim insane?

From Jee-won Kim, the director behind the Korean horror classic A Tale of Two Sisters, the rousing western The Good, the Bad, the Weird, and the revenge thriller I Saw the Devil, comes a new film that is sure to be a hit with audiences.The Good, the Bad, the Weird and the revenge thriller I Saw the Devil, comes a relentless satire of the film industry that is also a powerful declaration of love for it.In the Master's Net works on several levels simultaneously and, amid all the layers of comedy, soap opera, and meta-thriller, with a core of seriousness that takes a hard line against everything related to paternalism and censorship. The cast includes Song Kang-ho (Parasite,My Beautiful Star) and Lim Soo-jung (A Tale of Two Sisters).

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”Entertaining” – UNT

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”Visually masterful” – IGN Movies

”You absolutely love the entire ensemble” – Flickering Myth

”Incredibly innovative” – The Curb

”A meta-film with many layers” – Variety