YALE FILM SOCIETY: UPCOMING SCREENINGS
March 26 - May 5, 2025
Bong Joon Ho Retrospective
Series sponsored by Yale Council on East Asian Studies, Yale Film Society, Whitney Humanities Center, Yale School of Art, and Yale Film and Media Studies
In anticipation of director Bong Joon Ho’s visit to the School of Art on May 5, YFS is proud to showcase some of his greatest films:
Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 PM
The Host (2006) | HQ L02
The story follows the Park family, who must rescue their youngest member, Hyun-seo, after she is abducted by a terrifying amphibious creature that emerges from the Han River. As the family—led by the bumbling but determined father, Gang-du—embarks on a desperate mission, they face not only the monster but also bureaucratic hurdles and misinformation. Through its deft genre subversion and incisive social commentary, The Host serves as a compelling critique of institutional incompetence and environmental recklessness.
Presented in 35mm. Post-screening reception in the lobby outside HQ L02.
Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 PM
Memories of Murder (2000) | HQ L02
In a rural South Korean town during the late 1980s, two detectives struggle to catch a serial killer preying on women. As their investigation unfolds, the inexperienced local detective Park Doo-man and his aggressive partner Cho resort to questionable tactics, while a more methodical Seoul detective, Seo, joins the case. With mounting pressure and few solid leads, their pursuit grows increasingly desperate, blurring the lines between justice and obsession. As years pass and the case remains unsolved, the haunting reality of their failure lingers, leaving both the detectives and the town forever change
Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 PM
Parasite (2019) | HQ L02
Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite follows the financially struggling Kim family as they con their way into working for the wealthy Park family by posing as highly qualified professionals. As they infiltrate the Parks' lavish home, their scheme takes a dark turn when they discover a shocking secret hidden in the basement. Tension escalates as deception, greed, and class struggle collide. The film masterfully blends the genres of dark comedy, thriller, and social commentary, breeding equal parts pathos and indictment.
Introduction by Aaron Gerow (A. Whitney Griswold Professor of Yale East Asian Languages & Literatures and Film & Media Studies)
Saturday, April 19 at 7:00 PM
Mickey 17 (2025) | HQ L02
In Mickey 17, based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, Robert Pattinson portrays Mickey Barnes, an "Expendable" crew member on a mission to colonize the icy planet Niflheim. Tasked with performing perilous duties, Mickey is cloned upon each death to continue his work. When Mickey 17 is presumed dead, a Mickey 18 is born and then confronted by his returning predecessor. Both versions must navigate their coexistence while battling the oppressive hierarchy of the colony.
Monday, May 5 at 1:00 PM
Mother (2009) | HQ L02
Bong Joon Ho's Mother is a gripping South Korean neo-noir thriller that delves into the extremes of maternal love and the pursuit of justice. The story follows a devoted mother, played by Kim Hye-ja, who embarks on a relentless quest to prove the innocence of her son with intellectual disables after he is accused of a young girl's murder. As she navigates a corrupt and indifferent legal system, her investigation uncovers unsettling truths, forcing her to confront the lengths to which she will go to protect him.
Introduction by Kyunghee Eo (Assistant Professor of Yale East Asian Languages & Literatures). Bong Joon Ho live in person! Later that day at 5 pm in HQ L02, director Bong Joon Ho will have an in-person conversation with Yale School of Art Professor Gregory Crewdson.
Thursday, March 27 at 9:00 PM
YFS, Universal Pictures, and The Cinemat present Drop (2025) | 53 Wall St.
Director Christopher Landon returns to the thriller genre with the playful, keep-you-guessing intensity he perfected in the Happy Death Day films with this of-the-moment whodunnit where everyone in the vicinity is a suspect…or victim. Drop is jointly produced by blockbuster genre houses Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes.
Join us for an advance screening of Christopher Landon’s new mystery thriller Drop!
Thursday, April 3 to Sunday, April 6
Yale Student Film Festival 2025 | Schedule Below
The Yale Student Film Festival is a four-day event that brings together students, industry professionals, and young filmmakers from around the world. This year, the festival will take place from April 3-6, 2025, featuring:
Screenings of 40+ original student films and major motion pictures, including Gladiator II (with a talkback from Academy Award-winning producers) and Hell of a Summer
Industry talks with leading filmmakers and professionals
Professional development panels and networking events
A full event schedule is available below and on our website. All events are free, and tickets can be reserved via our Eventbrite link on the website.
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