The Bacchus Lady

The Bacchus Lady
Hangul 죽여주는 여자
Revised Romanization Jugyeojuneun Yeoja
McCune–Reischauer Chugyŏjunŭn Yŏja
Literally The Killer Woman
Directed by E J-yong
Written by E J-yong
Starring Youn Yuh-jung
Release dates
  • 12 February 2016 (2016-02-12) (Berlin)
Running time
110 minutes
Country South Korea
Language Korean

The Bacchus Lady (Korean: 죽여주는 여자, The Killer Woman) is a 2016 South Korean drama film directed by E J-yong. It was shown in the Panorama section at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival[1] as well as the Seattle International Film Festival.[2] The director describes the film as a "bittersweet drama".[3]

This film depicts the life of an elderly prostitute called Youn So-young, who works as a Bacchus Lady.

Cast

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2016 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actress Youn Yuh-jung Nominated

References

  1. "The Bacchus Lady". Berlinale. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  2. "The Bacchus Lady". Seattle International Film Festival. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  3. Patrick Frater (15 February 2016). "Berlin: Sex and Death for Sale in E J-Yong's 'Bacchus Lady'". Variety. Retrieved 17 February 2016.

External links

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