KIM BORA

KIM Bora is an acclaimed South Korean filmmaker known for her delicate, character-driven storytelling and nuanced explorations of human relationships. She gained international recognition with her debut feature House of Hummingbird (2018), which won over 100 awards worldwide including the Grand Prix at the Berlin International Film Festival's Generation 14plus section. A graduate of the Korean National University of Arts (K'ARTS), KIM first made waves with her short film The Recorder Exam (2011), which premiered at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and won the Sundance Film Festival Short Film Grand Jury Prize. This early work already demonstrated her signature style - patient observation of everyday life, subtle emotional depth, and meticulous attention to atmospheric detail. KIM's films often focus on coming-of-age stories and female experiences, drawing comparisons to directors like Hirokazu Kore-eda for their gentle yet profound humanism. Her latest feature Greenhouse (2023) continues this tradition, premiering at the Locarno Film Festival to critical acclaim. With her ability to find profundity in ordinary moments and her masterful control of tone, KIM Bora has established herself as one of the most important voices in contemporary Korean cinema. She continues to develop projects that balance intimate personal stories with broader social commentary.