1999 — Nonton Lies Korea

), released in , is one of the most controversial and polarizing films in South Korean cinema history. Directed by Jang Sun-woo

Despite—or perhaps because of—its reputation, Lies is regarded by film historians as a landmark of the "Korean New Wave." nonton lies korea 1999

While the sexual content grabbed the headlines, the core of the film is a psychological study of two people who find a strange, painful solace in each other. ), released in , is one of the

: The title reflects the film's meta-fictional approach. It often breaks the fourth wall, showing behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the actors (Kim Tae-yeon and Lee Sang-hyun), making the audience question what is "real" and what is "staged." Raw Aesthetic It often breaks the fourth wall, showing behind-the-scenes

The director and the author of the original book faced legal scrutiny, with the book initially being banned for obscenity.

: Shot in a semi-documentary style, the film includes spliced-in interviews with the director, author, and cast discussing their discomfort with the material.