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Zombie Hive Mind: Korean Cinema's New Thrill
18 May
Summary
- New Korean film 'Colony' features zombies with a hive mind.
- Director Yeon Sang-ho used minimal CGI, focusing on physical performance.
- The film explores fears about AI and collective consciousness.
Filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho has unveiled his latest work, 'Colony,' a zombie thriller premiering at Cannes. Unlike previous installments in the genre, 'Colony' introduces infected individuals capable of collective thought and coordinated action, creating a chilling hive mind.
Yeon prioritized physical performance and special effects over extensive CGI for the film's zombies. He expressed concerns about AI's rapid advancement and its potential to diminish human originality, noting parallels between AI and the film's collective consciousness theme.
South Korea's film industry is experiencing a revival, with 'Colony' contributing to its renewed global presence. Yeon, a prolific director across theatrical and streaming platforms, believes Korean cinema is transforming rather than facing a crisis.
'Colony' will have its North American premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival and a subsequent theatrical release. Yeon's production company, Wow Point, is also developing international co-productions, seeking to create globally resonant content.
