"A short, shimmery comedy of the elusive human condition." - Guy Lodge, Variety
"One of Hong's more enigmatic and alluring works." - Jonathan Romney, Screen International
"Hong's funniest film in years... a breath of fresh air." - Rory O'Connor, The Film Stage
Get yourself a glass—or two—of Makgeolli (available at our concession stand!) for this charming elliptical journey from Film Center favorite and School of the Art Institute of Chicago alum Hong Sangsoo (MFA 1989). A mischievous, seemingly in-on-the-joke Isabelle Huppert plays the enigmatic Iris, a woman living in Seoul who turns to teaching French to locals via a très peculiar method (there are copious index cards). As she wanders from client to client (played by Hong regulars including Lee Hyeyoung and Kwon Haehyo), we learn more about Iris and her unique situation. While Hong never fully shows his (index) cards, he delivers a funny, perceptive portrait of a stranger in a strange land. Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Silver Bear, Berlin Film Festival
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu