Spiritualism and Realism. The Representation of Violence in Kim Ki-duk's Movies

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Korean Cinema and Kim Ki-duk
  • Introduction to Korean Cinema
  • Auteurism
  • Kim Ki-duk
• Spiritualism and Violence in Martin Scorsese's and Kim Ki-duk’s movies
  • Spiritualism
  • Violence
  • Spiritualism and Violence in Martin Scorsese's and Kim Ki-duk's movies
    • The use of Redemptive Violence
    • The concept of Confucianism, Buddhism and the power of silence by Kim Ki-duk
• Realism and Violence in Martin Scorsese's and Kim Ki-duk's movies
  • Realism
  • Italian Neo-realism
  • Modernism
  • Realism and Violence in Martin Scorsese's and Kim Ki-duk's movies
    • The stylistic use of Realism in Martin Scorsese's movies
    • The stylistic use of Realism in Kim Ki-duk's movies
    • The cinematic style of Violence by Martin Scorsese and Kim Ki-duk
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to critically analyze the representation of violence in Kim Ki-duk's films through the lens of spiritualism and realism. It will draw comparisons between Kim Ki-duk and Martin Scorsese, examining similarities and differences in their approaches to spirituality and realism within their cinematic styles, highlighting the cultural and political ideologies reflected in their work. The research will conclude that Kim Ki-duk's unique portrayal of violence through symbolic realism establishes him as an auteur in South Korean cinema.

• The representation of violence in Kim Ki-duk's films through the lens of spiritualism and realism.
• Comparison between Kim Ki-duk and Martin Scorsese's approaches to spirituality and realism.
• The cultural and political ideologies reflected in Kim Ki-duk and Martin Scorsese's work.
• The stylistic representation of reality in both directors' work.
• The establishment of Kim Ki-duk as an auteur through his distinctive style in representing violence, spiritualism, and realism.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the research topic, highlighting the importance of understanding the connection between violence, spiritualism, and realism in Kim Ki-duk's work. It also discusses the significance of further research in this area to map the language of his movies.
• Korean Cinema and Kim Ki-duk: This chapter presents a brief overview of South Korean cinema from the 1950s to the 1990s, emphasizing the emergence of the New South Korean Cinema and the subsequent dominance of the Korean film industry in East Asia. It also discusses the background and influences of Kim Ki-duk, focusing on his unique style and the foundation he established within the South Korean film industry.
• Spiritualism and Violence in Martin Scorsese's and Kim Ki-duk’s movies: This chapter compares the concepts of spiritualism and violence in the work of both directors, highlighting similarities and differences. It focuses on the portrayal of Christianity and redemptive violence in their films, exploring the influence of Confucianism, Buddhism, and silence in Kim Ki-duk's work.
• Realism and Violence in Martin Scorsese's and Kim Ki-duk's movies: This chapter examines the concept of realism in both directors' work, comparing their stylistic representations of reality and their cinematic approaches to violence. It analyzes how the directors use realism to portray violence and explores the stylistic differences in their approaches.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on the themes of South Korean cinema, auteurism, Kim Ki-duk, Martin Scorsese, spiritualism, realism, and violence. It explores the representation of violence in Kim Ki-duk's films through the lens of spiritualism and realism, comparing his work to that of Martin Scorsese. The research aims to highlight the cultural and political ideologies reflected in their films, and ultimately establish Kim Ki-duk as an auteur by analyzing his distinctive style in representing these themes.