Direction: Kogonada

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Kogonada. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Pachinko (TV Series)

2022 · Series · 55 min. · United States

Direction Soo Hugh · Justin Chon · Kogonada

Cast Youn Yuh-jung · Lee Min-ho · Kim Min-ha · Jin Ha

Synopsis Pachinko (TV Series) (2022) is a captivating television series that spans eight episodes in its first season, drawing from the acclaimed New York Times bestseller. This expansive narrative follows the journey of a Korean immigrant family over four generations, as...

7.5

814 votes

7.5

814 votes

Columbus

2017 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Cast John Cho · Haley Lu Richardson · Parker Posey · Michelle Forbes

Synopsis Columbus (2017) follows the journey of a Korean-born man who becomes stranded in the small, architecturally significant city of Columbus, Indiana. His father, a renowned architect, is in a coma, leaving him to navigate the unfamiliar surroundings. During his stay,...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes

Nothing at Stake (S)

2020 · Documentary · 9 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Synopsis Nothing at Stake (S) (2020) is a thought-provoking video essay by Kogonada, the acclaimed director of COLUMBUS (2017). This documentary delves into the intricate ways in which Alfonso Cuarón's ROMA masterfully weaves the mundane moments of daily life in 1970s...

6.6

50 votes

6.6

50 votes

What Is Neorealism? (S)

2013 · Documentary · 5 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

6.5

82 votes

6.5

82 votes

After Yang

2021 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Cast Colin Farrell · Jodie Turner-Smith · Haley Lu Richardson · Brett Dier

Synopsis After Yang (2021) explores the emotional journey of a family as they strive to preserve the existence of their beloved android companion. When the robotic family member, Yang, malfunctions, the father and daughter embark on a quest to repair him,...

6.3

315 votes

6.3

315 votes

Linklater // On Cinema & Time (S)

2013 · Documentary · 8 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Synopsis Linklater // On Cinema & Time (S) (2013) delves into the cinematic vision of a director who is deeply engaged with the essence of filmmaking. Unlike many auteurs known for their distinctive visual styles, Richard Linklater's unique approach lies in...

6.2

39 votes

6.2

39 votes

Hands of Bresson (S)

2014 · Documentary · 4 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

6.2

115 votes

6.2

115 votes

6.1

36 votes

Ozu: Passageways (S)

2012 · Documentary · 1 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Synopsis Ozu: Passageways (S) (2012) delves into the cinematic world of Yasujirō Ozu, highlighting his unique focus on the interstitial spaces of contemporary life. The documentary explores how Ozu's films are populated with characters navigating alleys and hallways, spaces that serve...

6.1

94 votes

6.1

94 votes

Way of Ozu (S)

2016 · Documentary · 5 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

6.0

72 votes

6.0

72 votes

Wes Anderson: Centered (S)

2014 · Documentary · 2 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

6.0

138 votes

6.0

138 votes

Godard in Fragments (S)

2016 · Documentary · 7 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Synopsis Godard in Fragments (S) (2016) delves into the filmmaking journey of Jean-Luc Godard, portraying his career as a cinematic journey marked by escalating fragmentation. This documentary explores Godard's work as a blend of philosophy, resistance, aesthetic innovation, madness, and genius,...

6.0

35 votes

6.0

35 votes

5.9

138 votes

Auteur in Space (S)

2015 · Documentary · 5 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

5.8

46 votes

5.8

46 votes

Criterion Designs (S)

2014 · Documentary · 2 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Synopsis Criterion Designs (S) (2014) is a documentary that accompanies the release of a comprehensive 300-page book titled "Criterion Designs." This book showcases a curated selection of cover art commissioned by the Criterion Collection, offering viewers a unique glimpse into the...

5.7

31 votes

5.7

31 votes

Eyes of Hitchcock (S)

2014 · Documentary · 2 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Synopsis Eyes of Hitchcock (S) (2014) delves into the iconic moments in Alfred Hitchcock's films where characters lock eyes with the camera, a technique that often signals impending doom. Whether through the gaze of a victim, a perpetrator, or an observer,...

5.6

105 votes

5.6

105 votes

Breaking Bad // POV (S)

2012 · Documentary · 3 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

5.5

83 votes

5.5

83 votes

Mirrors of Bergman (S)

2015 · Documentary · 3 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

5.5

65 votes

5.5

65 votes

Sounds of Aronofsky (S)

2012 · Documentary · 1 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

5.4

95 votes

5.4

95 votes

Malick: Fire & Water (S)

2013 · Documentary · 1 min. · United States

Direction Kogonada

Synopsis Malick: Fire & Water (S) (2013) delves into the distinctive use of natural elements by director Terrence Malick, with a particular focus on his evolving use of fire and water throughout his filmography. The documentary explores how Malick's early works,...

5.3

86 votes

5.3

86 votes