A Traveler's Needs

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A Traveler's Needs

Mar 03 2026 | 00:03:31

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Show Notes

Isabelle Huppert plays a French tutor in Korea with an unconventional method, in Hong Sang-soo’s exploration of the odd ways people communicate. I’m fascinated by the films of Korean director Hong Sang-soo. In style, narrative, and intent, they seem unique. He has ideas to convey, but they’re always manifested through the semi-improvisatory dialogue and action of the actors. We see how people navigate their little worlds, and the quirks and subtleties of character they express, yet it all plays out undramatically, as part of the felt texture of everyday life. Isabelle Huppert feels an affinity for Hong’s method. A Traveler’s…

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