Claire's Camera

Claire's Camera (French: La caméra de Claire) is a 2017 drama film written, produced, and directed by Hong Sang-soo and starring Isabelle Huppert and Kim Min-hee. It was shown in the Special Screening section of the 2017 Cannes Film Festival and released in France on 7 March 2018.[5][6]

Claire's Camera
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHong Sang-soo
Written byHong Sang-soo
Produced byHong Sang-soo
Starring
CinematographyLee Jin-keun
Edited byHahm Sung-won
Music byDalpalan
Production
companies
  • Jeonwonsa Film Co.
  • Camélia Film
Release dates
  • 21 May 2017 (2017-05-21) (Cannes)
  • 7 March 2018 (2018-03-07) (France)
  • 25 April 2018 (2018-04-25) (South Korea)
Running time
69 minutes[1]
Countries
  • South Korea
  • France
Languages
  • English
  • French
  • Korean
Budget$100,000[2]
Box officeUS$67,373 (South Korea)[3][4]

Plot

While working for a Korean film distribution company at the Cannes Film Festival, Jeon Man-hee is pressured to quit her job after her boss, Nam Yang-hye, tells her that she no longer trusts Man-hee, refusing to elaborate on why she feels this way. In fact, the firing took place because she had sex with director So Wan-soo during the festival. Man-hee decides to remain in Cannes for the time being.

Claire, a French teacher who has traveled to Cannes with a friend to attend a screening of her film, has a chance encounter with Director So at a cafe. She brings him to a local library and teaches him to recite a French poem. Although not a professional artist, Claire is an avid photographer who takes photos with her instant camera. While at dinner with So and Yang-hye, she shares her photos, including a photo she took earlier the same day of Man-hee. So and Yang-hye are confused at the circumstances of the photo, particularly why Man-hee is wearing more makeup than usual. Later, after Claire has left, it is revealed that So and Yang-hye have a romantic relationship, possibly contributing to Man-hee’s firing. So ends the relationship, claiming that he wants to ensure that their business relationship is not jeopardized.

Later, Claire meets Man-hee after taking her photo at the beach. During their conversation, Claire mentions that she has never eaten Korean food; Man-hee offers to cook for her. Man-hee brings Claire back to the apartment hotel she is staying at with her coworkers, where they share a meal. Claire shares about her encounter with So and Yang-hye, leading Man-hee to understand the circumstances of her dismissal.

Man-hee again meets So by chance at a hotel, who accosts her for her clothing. Claire, who is also there, takes a photo of Man-hee, upsetting her. Man-hee later brings Claire to the cafe where her firing took place. Claire takes a photo of Man-hee, telling her that she takes photos because the only way to change things is to “look at everything again, very slowly.” Claire shares with Man-hee about the death of her boyfriend months prior. Yang-hye comes to Man-hee’s apartment to meet with her. While their conversation is not depicted, Man-hee is seen back at work.

Cast

Production

In May 2016, it was announced Isabelle Huppert, Kim Min-hee, Jung Jin-young and Chang Mi-hee joined the cast of the film, with Hong Sang-soo directing the film. It was shot during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[7][8]

Release

In August 2017, Cinema Guild acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film; it was released on 9 March 2018.[9]

Critical reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 90% based on 40 reviews, and an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Claire's Camera adds another deceptively unassuming entry to writer-director Hong Sang-soo's oeuvre — one whose lingering impact belies its brief length."[10] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 80 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]

Awards and nominations
Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
27th Buil Film Awards Best Film Claire's Camera Nominated [12]

See also

References
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  2. Noh, Jean (19 May 2017). "Q&A: Hong Sangsoo on having two films in Cannes this year". Screen Daily. Screen International. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  3. "Claire's Camera (2018)". Korean Film Biz Zone. Korean Film Council. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  4. "Claire's Camera". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  5. Tartaglione, Nancy; Evans, Greg (13 April 2017). "Cannes Lineup: Todd Haynes, Sofia Coppola, Noah Baumbach, 'Twin Peaks'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  6. Jagernauth, Kevin (13 April 2017). "Sofia Coppola, Todd Haynes, Michael Haneke, Bong-Joon Ho & 'Twin Peaks' Lead 2017 Cannes Film Festival Line Up". The Playlist. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  7. Newman, Nick (16 May 2016). "Agnès Varda Begins New Documentary; Hong Sang-soo Shooting In Cannes with Isabelle Huppert". The Film Stage. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  8. "Hong Sang-soo Reunites with French Actress for New Film". The Chosun Ilbo. Chosun Media. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  9. McNary, Dave (7 August 2017). "Film News Roundup: Ruth Negga Joins Brad Pitt's Sci-Fi Film 'Ad Astra'". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  10. "Claire's Camera (La caméra de Claire) (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  11. "Claire's Camera Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  12. "[23회 부산국제영화제] 부일영화상". Busan.com (in Korean). 20 September 2018.
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