Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026)
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho, at eighty-five, picks up a camcorder for the first time and decides to make a documentary. His lens turns toward cinemas struggling through the crisis, as beloved theaters vanish amid dwindling audiences. Seeking to reconnect with old friends, "Mr. Kim" — now nearing ninety — travels the world to talk with filmmakers and cinephiles. Through these encounters, he reflects on cinema’s past and future, finding wisdom and resilience in a time of transformation. His journey becomes a meditation on change, memory, and the enduring spirit of film.
Director: Kim Dong-ho
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: February 19, 2026
Cast
- Kim Dong-ho - Self
- Lee Chang-dong - Self
- Park Chan-wook - Self
- Bong Joon Ho - Self
- Hirokazu Kore-eda - Self
- Tsai Ming-liang - Self
- Garin Nugroho - Self
- Im Kwon-taek - Self
- Tang Wei - Self
- Yang Kuei-mei - Self
Production: Sanai Pictures, Tiger Studio
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Kim Dong-ho
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema about?
- After the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho, at eighty-five, picks up a camcorder for the first time and decides to make a documentary. His lens turns toward cinemas struggling through the crisis, as beloved theaters vanish amid dwindling audiences. Seeking to reconnect with old friends, "Mr. Kim" — now nearing ninety — travels the world to talk with filmmakers and cinephiles. Through these encounters, he reflects on cinema’s past and future, finding wisdom and resilience in a time of transformation. His journey becomes a meditation on change, memory, and the enduring spirit of film.
- Who directed Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema?
- Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema was directed by Kim Dong-ho.
- Who stars in Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema?
- Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema stars Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Tsai Ming-liang.
- How long is Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema?
- Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema?
- Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema produced?
- Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema was produced in South Korea.