Accordingly, it should come as no surprise that Confession and Gentleman are both on the 2023 bill. There's no such thing as a standard Korean film, which is true of every country's movie output however, this national cinema is mighty fond of twisty tales. Across six days, it'll endeavour to give audiences a new Korean favourite, or several, from a selection that spans everything from murder-mysteries and detective dramas to revenge thrillers and musicals. And, KOFFIA will keep the nation's must-see titles in Sydney this winter.Ģ023's festival has a date with Event Cinemas George Street from Thursday, August 24–Tuesday, August 29. It loved Korean genre fare before Train to Busan as well. It was revelling in Korean thrillers prior to Squid Game becoming an international success, too. It was playing Bong Joon-ho films before Parasite swept the Oscars. Since then, the festival has kept returning to celebrate both the latest and greatest flicks that South Korea has to offer. The appreciation is obvious in the way Craig brings people closer throughout the set, interacting and inviting them to be apart of his performance in any way they can.Thirteen years ago, Korea's cinema standouts scored their own showcase Down Under, with the inaugural Korean Film Festival in Australia debuting in 2010. You can tell 46 Brigade have a strong and dedicated fan base, some having seen them perform for many years. The crowd became energised, particularly with closing songs like Pissed Me Off and Rise Up, both making you want to get up, sing along and smile with their electric energy. Yesterday’s Hero, an intimate song about single parenting, with Craig dedicating this to a friend of his in the crowd had everyone swaying to the gentle rhythm and soft words filled with so much love. Within the first few songs you can see the passion Craig has for his songs, band and the fans through his performance and giant smile. 46 Brigadeįinally the closer was 46 Brigade, almost immediately the crowd pushed forward as if they couldn’t bare to be too far away. The transition so seamless, if unaware you could assume it was meant to be that way showcasing their creativity in such natural way I was almost sad when the song was over. Their song Ghost, which is one of my personal favourites, was surprisingly sliced with Kiss. The easy flow of humour and banter between the band made them personable and pulled the crowd in which was only complimented by the relaxed feel of the Night Owl. Come Alive pulled at the crowd with tendrils of fun energy that would get the foot tapping of the most stoic viewer. Their songs pulled me back in time and space to Powderfinger and Red Hot Chilli Pepper vibes, which was nostalgic and fresh all at once. The Silent Deedsįollowing Leah was The Silent Deeds. Her original songs were full of raw vulnerability and told of a young girl who is still finding her place in the world and facing challenges like moving to a new school and trying to make friends. With a beautiful voice and self-taught skills on the piano, which she explained to the crowd with a hint of shyness. With fragile innocence her beautiful melody pulled you in despite some initial audio issues. Leah Ballantyne opened the evening with acoustics that drove right into your heart. Nestled in suburban industrial area, between warehouses you can find the Night Owl, an intimate venue with moody lighting promising a night of great music.
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