Filmhuis Lumen and Studium Generale are joining forces and organize a new monthly collaboration showcasing the best and freshest voices from cinema. On Wednesday 14 January there will be an advance screening of No Other Choice. The film will be introduced by journalist and film studies expert Gerlinda Heywegen. For all students (with a student ID) tickets are only €7,50 and include a free softdrink or a (small) draft beer!
No Other Choice is the new film from Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, The Handmaiden, Decision to Leave). The new box office hit from South Korea combines black comedy and cinematic mastery in a socially critical thriller. After several years of unemployment, a man devises a unique plan to secure a job: eliminate all competition.
After 25 years of loyal service, Man-su (Lee Byung Hun, Squid Game) loses his good job as supervisor of the paper factory when it falls into foreign hands. When finding a new job proves more difficult than expected, Man-su and his family are forced to drastically change their lifestyle. In a desperate attempt to come out on top in his next job interview, Man-su decides to eliminate the competition. How far will you go when there is no other choice?
No Other Choice premiered at the Venice Film Festival and won the International Audience Award at the Toronto Film Festival. The Korean Oscar entry is on the shortlist for Best International Film.
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- Cast Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin
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