In 2008, director and screenwriter Kim Ki-duk (3-Iron, Samaritan Girl) went through very hard times that were partially caused by an incident that happened on the set of his film Dream, where an actress almost died. After this, Kim locked himself up in a shack for three years to deal with his anxiety and depression. He also recorded himself speaking his thoughts, and showed how he lived his secluded life up in the mountains.
When watching Arirang, you really feel like a fly on the wall. It has such unbelievable presence to it, it's so honest and real that it's almost embarrassing. Kim Ki-duk is one of my favorite directors, and it was quite something to see him watch my favorite movie of his (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter ... and Spring). Arirang is Kim when he opens up, when he breaks down and when he tries to get back up.
Genre: Documentary/Drama
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