KOFA's 100 Korean Films

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Korean Film Archive (KOFA), we are delighted to announce the '100 Korean Films.' This list, compiled by 240 experts including film researchers, critics, filmmakers, and industry professionals, is the third edition, following the 2006 and 2014 surveys. These editions allow us to trace the evolution of Korean cinema over the years. Particularly, they provide insights into the perspectives of film industry professionals who are at the forefront of advancing Korean cinema. A comprehensive survey was conducted for a three-month period from June 1 to August 31, 2023, encompassing a total of 100 Korean feature films. These films, spanning various genres such as fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental, were released through theaters, online platforms, and film festivals. The scope of the survey ranges from Turning Point of the Youngsters (dir. Ahn Jong-hwa, 1934) ? the oldest surviving Korean fictional film ? to those released up until December 31, 2022. To ensure that the survey results accurately reflect the perspectives of both viewers and industry professionals(makers), we are publishing two separate top 10 lists. The first list is compiled by 171 individuals who primarily 'watch' films, including researchers, critics, and film festival programmers. The second list is selected by those who 'make' films, encompassing directors, cinematographers, producers, as well as distribution and theater staff. We hope that this list of 100 Korean Films will serve as a valuable resource for Korean film enthusiasts, offering insights into the evolving trends in Korean cinema and reflecting the dynamic changes in the film industry of Korean society. Finally, 100 masterpieces were selected. We announce the top 10 lists and release other films in chronological order. - - - - - In 2013, the Korean Film Archive asked 62 film scholars, professors, critics and curators to vote for the top 100 Korean films. The top 12 is ranked and the rest is in chronological order. 3 films tied for 1st place. KOFA previously made a list of the .

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