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A fittingly artful biopic about the life of a brilliant painter, Chihwaseon offers an uncommonly compelling look at a singularly creative life.
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This South Korean film is one of the few authentic artist biopics ever created for the screen. It doesn't crudely guess at the source of the late 19th century painter Jang Seung-up's genius. It simply exhibits it. January 10, 2018 | Full Review…
This South Korean film is one of the few authentic artist biopics ever created for the screen. It doesn't crudely guess at the source of the late 19th century painter Jang Seung-up's genius. It simply exhibits it.
Alexander Walker
It is quietly observant, with a detached eye for the telling moment, and the visual compositions are often exquisite. June 20, 2003
It is quietly observant, with a detached eye for the telling moment, and the visual compositions are often exquisite.
Desson Thomson
The problem is, painting isn't a spectator sport, as the interminable scenes of Jang at work continually confirm. June 6, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
The problem is, painting isn't a spectator sport, as the interminable scenes of Jang at work continually confirm.
Neil Smith
[Chihwaseon] rushes through the life of its subject in nimble leaps and bounds, concentrating on the livelier and more spectacular parts and avoiding the dull historical and biographical stretches. June 6, 2003 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
[Chihwaseon] rushes through the life of its subject in nimble leaps and bounds, concentrating on the livelier and more spectacular parts and avoiding the dull historical and biographical stretches.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Another masterpiece from one of the world's more neglected great directors, a master artist who here reveals the soul of another. June 5, 2003 | Rating: 4/4
Another masterpiece from one of the world's more neglected great directors, a master artist who here reveals the soul of another.
Michael Wilmington
The movie's attention to anthropological and historical detail means things are slow to come alive. But once they do, the nature of Jang's psychic torture is palpable and unmistakable. May 16, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
The movie's attention to anthropological and historical detail means things are slow to come alive. But once they do, the nature of Jang's psychic torture is palpable and unmistakable.
Wesley Morris
Im Kwon-taek's narrative approach focuses on detail, regarding both the actual story and the overall visuals, with Jeon Il-seong's cinematography matching the actual paintings of Seung-up in beauty, without neglecting realism July 26, 2020 | Full Review…
Im Kwon-taek's narrative approach focuses on detail, regarding both the actual story and the overall visuals, with Jeon Il-seong's cinematography matching the actual paintings of Seung-up in beauty, without neglecting realism
Panos Kotzathanasis
In spite of these few moments of wonder, and even the dense, moving thematic content, the film ultimately doesn't leave a lasting taste. May 15, 2007 | Full Review…
In spite of these few moments of wonder, and even the dense, moving thematic content, the film ultimately doesn't leave a lasting taste.
Par Parekh
Quote not available. December 30, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
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[A]n elegant, painterly film... August 8, 2004 | Full Review…
[A]n elegant, painterly film...
MaryAnn Johanson
The sturdy and goateed Choi Min-sik gives an extraordinary performance as the mercurial Ohwon whose moods fluctuate from sadness to rage, anguish, and depression. June 25, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
The sturdy and goateed Choi Min-sik gives an extraordinary performance as the mercurial Ohwon whose moods fluctuate from sadness to rage, anguish, and depression.
Judith Egerton
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