Korean Film Festival Attracts International Stars

Korean film superstar HA Ji-Won, from the Duelist will be making a special guest appearance at the 2006 Korean Film Festival, in Auckland. HA Ji-Won has achieved much success in the Korean Film world, receiving the Grand Bell award as the Best New Actress of 2000 with her debut film Truth or Dare, and a Blue Dragon award for Best Supporting Actress with her second film, the popular melodrama Ditto (2000). At the 2006 Korean Film Festival we see her play a detective and master of armed conflict in the Duelist (Screening Auckland December 7 and Christchurch December 5). This event proves to be a real attraction for many other Korean stars and dignitaries, yet to be announced. The Korean Film festival is in Auckland December 1-7, Wellington December 4-6 and Christchurch December 5-7. korean film list 1.Woman on the Beach 2.The Host 3.King and the Clown 4.Typhoon 5.Obaltan 6.Duelist 7.Magician 8.Family Ties 9.Arang The 2006 Korean Film Festival will give New Zealanders the chance to experience the exciting Korean film industry, meet some of its biggest personalities and an insight into Korean culture. If you would like to find out more about the Korean Film Festival visit www.koreanfilmfestival.co.nz http://www.koreanfilmfestival.co.nz source: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0611/S00147.htm