Chihwaseon (Painted Fire)
by Kwon-taek Im
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Actor: Ho-jeong Yu, Min-sik Choi, Sung-kee Ahn, Ye-jin Son, Yeo-jin KimDirector: Kwon-taek Im
Brand: Kino International
Cinematographer: Il-sung Jung
Writer: Kwon-taek Im
Editor: Sun-duk Park
Producer: Michael Kim
Producer: Tae-won Lee
Producer: Woo-Suk Kang
Writer: Byung-sam Min
Writer: Yong-ok Kim
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Spanish (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Korean (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, Letterboxed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-02-03
Audience Rating: Unrated
Model: 3342
Studio: Kino Video
Product features:
- CHI-WHA-SEON PAINTED FIRE (DVD MOVIE)
Movie Reviews of Chihwaseon (Painted Fire)
Movie Review: A Masterpiece Of Storytelling And Cinematography
Summary: 5 Stars
For those who have seen actor Min-sik Choi in the film "OLDBOY," I would highly recommend this beautiful work of drama and cinematography from Korea. I liked everything about "Painted Fire" [CHIHWAESON] when I first viewed it a few years ago. The story is about the life of one of the most celebrated and gifted artists in Korean history. Coming from humble and poor origins, the artist Jang Seung-ub (Min-sik Choi) had to go to great lengths to prove how good he was as an artist. He was living in a time period when only the 'learned' were considered talented. Since he comes from a poor and humble background, he is not taken seriously. That is, however, until other artisans see just how great his artwork is. He is talented, and his skills cannot be ignored.
But it is his own failings that he must conquer. He is self-destructive by nature, with a low self-esteem that has been rooted in his own origins. And yet his talent as an artist cannot be overlooked, no matter what his shortcomings may be. The fact that much of his artwork, as well as the beautiful paintings that he painted in true life were depicted in the film, only enhanced the film in my opinion. His gift of having a photographic memory to detail helped him to not only remember the paintings of the masters, but he actually improved upon their techniques. There are so many beautiful, and yet sad moments in the film, you want to just jump into the screen and make Jang Seung-ub come to his senses. However, as the viewer you come to realize that Jang Seung-ub is only living for the moment. There is no past, and the future is uncertain. He must live for the present--as the moment is all he has.
As the viewer you see his ups and downs, and you cannot but help empathize with him. This is a truly beautiful, and yet sad film as well. As for the cinematography, it is exceptional. Moreover, I really like the way the director and cinematographers depicted the time period. It feels as if you have been transported to the past. And the use of color in the film is breathtaking. This film was hardly marketed here in the USA, which is a shame. And actor Min-sik Choi gave an incredibly terrific acting job in the film. Too many great Asian films fall below the radar in this country, and this is one of them. This film ranks right up on the top 5 Korean dramas that I have ever seen. It is a magnificent film that comes highly, highly recommended. It belongs in your cinema library. At least rent it. Highest recommendation. [Stars: 5+]
Summary of Chihwaseon (Painted Fire)
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