VIRGIN STRIPPED BARE BY HER BACHELORS
A film by Hong Sangsoo
2000, 126 minutes
2000, 126 minutes
No. 301
Narrative
Narrative
Description
New digital restoration with a new and improved English subtitle translation.
When filmmaker Young-soo introduces his wealthy gallery owner friend Jae-hoon to another friend, the female television writer Soo-jung, the table is set for one of the complicated triangular relationships that fascinate Hong, a preference which at times has garnered him comparisons to Éric Rohmer. Documenting the resulting emotional tug-of-war with his usual light touch and acuity, Hong’s third film launched Lee Eun-ju as a star in South Korea, and is perhaps the finest cinematic memorial to the actress, who took her own life at age 24. New 2K restoration.
Festivals
Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival
Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival
Official Selection, International Film Festival Rotterdam
Official Selection, BFI London Film Festival
Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival
Official Selection, International Film Festival Rotterdam
Official Selection, BFI London Film Festival
Reviews
"This early film from a director who has now made over twenty more is one of his most radical." - A.S. Hamrah, The Baffler
"Hong is a filmmaker in full control. Virgin Stripped Bare is never less than engrossing, and, true to its devious, fragmented construction, is even more rewarding the second time." - Jonathan Romney, The Guardian
"Highly engaging, dryly humorous. Lee is a striking screen presence." - Derek Elley, Variety
"Hong is a filmmaker in full control. Virgin Stripped Bare is never less than engrossing, and, true to its devious, fragmented construction, is even more rewarding the second time." - Jonathan Romney, The Guardian
"Highly engaging, dryly humorous. Lee is a striking screen presence." - Derek Elley, Variety
