Call of God (Estonian: Kõne taevast) is a 2022 drama film written and directed by Kim Ki-duk. The final film of Ki-duk, it was completed posthumously by his collaborator Artur Veeber.[1] It premiered out of competition at the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[2][3][4] The festival's decision to screen the film despite sexual assault allegations against Kim was criticized by organizations such as the Federation of Korean Movie Workers' Union and Korean Womenlink.[5]

Call of God
Directed byKim Ki-duk
Screenplay byKim Ki-duk
StarringZhanel Sergazina
Abylai Maratov
CinematographyKim Ki-duk
Music bySven Grünberg
Release dates
Running time
81 minutes
CountriesEstonia, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan

Plot

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Cast

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  • Zhanel Sergazina as Zhanel
  • Abylai Maratov as Daniel
  • Seydulla Moldakhanov as the Voice of God

References

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  1. ^ Brzeski, Patrick; Park, Soomee (29 August 2022). "Korean Film Figures Condemn Venice for Honoring Kim Ki-duk Despite Sexual Abuse Allegations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  2. ^ Romney, Jonathan (9 September 2022). "'Call Of God': Venice Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ Bunbury, Stephanie (6 September 2022). "Venice Review: Kim Ki-duk's Final Film 'Call Of God'". Deadline. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  4. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (9 September 2022). "Review: Call of God". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  5. ^ Park, Soomee; Brzeski, Patrick (August 29, 2022). "Korean Film Figures Condemn Venice for Honoring Kim Ki-duk Despite Sexual Abuse Allegations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
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