Lee Chang-dong, Director of the movie Burning, discusses the captivating elements and universal themes of the film. They explore illusions, reflections, and perspective, as well as the importance of subjective analysis. They also talk about frustration and Schrödinger's concept, and delve into metaphors and ambiguity in the movie.
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The movie 'Burning' blurs the line between reality and imagination, exploring themes of alienation and social inequality.
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The main character, Jung-su, meets a childhood classmate named Haimi who becomes his love interest. She asks him to take care of her cat while she goes on a trip to Africa. When Jung-su visits her apartment, he notices strange and mysterious things, like the absence of the cat and a reflection of sunlight that appears only for a brief moment. Throughout the movie, the line between reality and imagination becomes blurred, as Haimi's actions and motivations become increasingly enigmatic. The film also explores themes of alienation, social inequality, and the search for meaning in life. As the story progresses, Haimi's eventual disappearance prompts Jung-su to go on a twisted and obsessive journey to uncover the truth, leading him to a mysterious man named Ben. The movie raises questions about identity, illusion, and the nature of reality, leaving the audience in a state of ambiguity and contemplation.
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Embracing Ambiguity in Relationships and Self-Identity
The podcast delves into the complexities of relationships and self-identity, drawing from a film's narrative. The focus is on a character named Jung Su, who experiences a sense of uncertainty and isolation in his interactions with others. Questions about the authenticity of emotions and the nature of metaphors arise, reflecting the protagonist's search for truth in his connections with others. The film explores themes of class differences, inheritance of traits from parents, and the impact of societal expectations on personal aspirations.
David and Tamler fall under the spell of Lee Chang-dong’s 2018 masterpiece Burning, a movie where nothing is what it seems, or maybe it is. An alienated young man meets what seems like his dream girl from his small town, but she’s about to leave for Africa. Will he take care of her cat? Is there a cat? When she comes back she’s attached (maybe) to a slick rich guy played by Steven Yeun and then she disappears. What happened? What’s real and what’s a pantomime? Adapted from a Murakami short story that’s adapted from a Faulkner short story, this movie warrants a true VBW deep dive, so we had to do it in two parts. This is part 1. Plus another segment of our pet peeves. “Updating my priors,” “Fixed it for you,” faculty governance, and more, these are the things that really grind our gears.
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