Kim Mire is an independent documentary filmmaker known for illuminating lives marginalized or obscured by systems of capital and power, leading to introspection and social change, such as We Are Workers or Not? (2003), NoGaDa (2005), Stayed Out Overnight (2009), and Sanda (2013). Numerous documentaries were co-screened at domestic and international film festivals, making a global impact: We Are Workers or Not? won top honors at the Fribourg International Film Festival, while Stayed Out Overnight was officially selected for both the Busan International Film Festival and the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival. Sanda received the Best Korean Documentary Award at the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival. In East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front (2019), Kim delved into the roots of political violence and historical rediscovery, garnering critical acclaim for its cinematic rigor and depth. The film was honored with both the Wildflower Film Award and the Korean Association of Film Critics Award.
From Busan International Film Festival 2025, No. 30
