A few weeks after its release, it’s curious how little buzz Bong Joon-ho’s latest effort Mickey 17 has generated – this in comparison to what happened about five years ago when Parasite (2019) defined a very important moment for South Korean cinema by winning four Oscars. Aside from the fact that the event marked the first time in history that the Best Picture award was given to a non-English-language film, Parasite’s success also represented a peak and turning point in the reception of Korean culture not only beyond its borders but also in the mainstream discourse.

Dora Leu

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Graduated with a BA in film directing and a MA in film studies from UNATC; she's also studied history of art. Also collaborates with the Acoperisul de Sticla film magazine and is a former coordinator of FILM MENU. She's dedicated herself to '60-'70s Japanese cinema and Irish post-punk music bands. Still keeps a picture of Leslie Cheung in her wallet.

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