Byun Hyuk
Directing
Biography
Hyuk Byun is a South Korean director. He also uses the pseudonym Daniel H. Byun, notably for the film Interview (or Dogma # 7) which he directed according to the rules of the Dogme 95 movement.
Known For
The story of the journey of married couple up the social latter. The husband is professor at Seoul National University who is running for the National Assembly, and his wife is a painter.
High Society
In this anthology film centered around the theme of "Eros," five seperate stories are presented by five top Korean directors. The main characters from each segment are connected with each other in one way or another.
Five Senses of Eros
A cop's desire for love gets in the way of his job and his professional life. Secret love affairs begin to dangerously collide as he gets assigned to a new homicide case.
The Scarlet Letter
A story of a filmmaker who falls in love with a woman he interviews for his film. The film presents the evolution of a relationship which shifts from the objective to the subjective, and from lies to truth.
Interview
A young boy becomes mesmerized by his first experiences watching TV. Gradually, his thoughts are consumed by what he sees on the screen. He begins to believe himself a movie star and mimics violent acts from films—ultimately wandering outside in a coat and gun.