The behind-the-scenes production of the movie 'The Old Woman with the Knife' has been captured.
On the 9th, the team behind the film 'The Old Woman with the Knife' (directed by Min Kyu-dong, produced by Supfilm, distributed by NEW) released a production video featuring the direction of genre alchemist Min Kyu-dong and the explosive performances of the cast.
'The Old Woman with the Knife' depicts the intense confrontation between the legendary killer 'Sculptor,' who has been active for over 40 years in an organization that deals with cockroach-like humans, and the mysterious killer 'Bullfighter,' who has chased him throughout his life. The action drama 'The Old Woman with the Knife' has captured significant behind-the-scenes production points and the intensity of the filming site.
Director Min Kyu-dong has cinematicized the stories of those who have lived on the edge of life and death and the intense confrontations they face at the end of life. While the original novel expressed the characters' emotions through inner monologues, the film 'The Old Woman with the Knife' visually depicts the flow of emotions and the depth of the narrative through the eyes, gestures, and close-up faces of the characters brought to life by the actors' powerful performances, promising an intense theater experience.
Additionally, 'The Old Woman with the Knife' promises to provide overwhelming immersion for audiences through high-quality production achieved by collaboration among the foremost production team in the film industry. Cinematographer Lee Jae-woo, known for his solid skills in films like 'Hopeless' and 'Catfish,' joined 'The Old Woman with the Knife' to capture intense action scenes and the emotions of the characters with great density. Art director Bae Jeong-yun, who won the Best Art Award at the 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards for 'Samjin Group English TOEIC Class,' added to the world-building of 'The Old Woman with the Knife' with unique and stylish visuals based on intricate details and vibrancy aligned with the concept.
The released production video features three chapters: 'Divine confrontation: Captured in real action,' 'Divine direction: Captivated by delicate directing,' and 'Fresh ensemble: Drawn into intense characters,' showcasing the fierce production site. First, Director Min Kyu-dong noted, "The first rule of action in 'The Old Woman with the Knife' is that 'action must not look fake,'" raising expectations for the intense action grounded in realism. Meanwhile, Lee Hye-young, who plays the legendary killer 'Sculptor' in the film, remarked, "I risked my life to finish filming," capturing the hearts of prospective audiences by mentioning her passionate performance in the film.
The delicate directing of Min Kyu-dong, recognized for expanding the genre's limits with works like 'Herstory', 'Everything About My Wife', and 'The Treacherous,' also draws attention. Kim Sung-cheol stated, "The director is very delicate and made it comfortable for me to go all out," increasing curiosity about the delicate direction that led the actors to immerse themselves on set. Moreover, the perfect character synergy between the legendary killer in her 60s, Lee Hye-young, and the mysterious young killer, Kim Sung-cheol, is expected to elevate audience immersion to its peak. Thus, the film 'The Old Woman with the Knife,' equipped with well-made elements like story, actors, direction, and production team, is being highlighted as a must-see on the screen.
'The Old Woman with the Knife' is scheduled to be released in theaters on Wednesday, the 30th.
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