The Beauty Of The Handmaiden (Ah-ga-ssi)

Directed by Park Chan-Wook
Director of photography : Chung-hoon Chung
Song : My Tamako, my Sookee
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[@TheBeautyOf]

Hello everyone ! Making video about beautiful cinematography is really a full time passion. As you probably know, I can't monetize my videos because the content isn't mine. You want to fund me ? : www.patreon.com/TheBeautyOf Through this page, you have the possibility to support me and my work. You can also help me for free by watching ads on this link : www.utip.io/thebeautyof It's also possible to make a one time donation on paypal : www.paypal.me/marcdelescure Thank you very much!

[@jesusfidelrodriguezrosado1374]

Maaaaaaaaannnnn you should do "The beauty of Cinema Paradiso" You would make me very happy

[@abhradeepgoswami9872]

Make on the beauty of PARK CHAN WOOK

[@blakeandcamp]

"The daughter of a legendary thief, Who sewed winter coats out of stolen purses. Herself a thief, pickpocket, swindler. The saviour who came to tear my life apart. My Tamako. My Sookee." The scene where the song in this video plays is just incredible. One of my all-time favorite films.

[@jellyrei9881]

my favourite scene 🥺

[@alexanderbacaserrano5758]

Totally agree, that scene is pure perfection. ♥︎💯

[@user-qd3dn5lx9u]

*Sookee > Sook-hee 😢😢

[@lynnkhant717]

I still can’t believe this film didn’t get any Oscar nominations.

[@artlita_lalita5794]

Agree !

[@kk-ip7xu]

yep, i feel bad for the director and the rest of staff especially.

[@hoanguyen7826]

Oscar is overrated

[@62Tob]

I felt the same thing. I saw Parasite before The Handmaiden and I was like: "The handmaiden is clearly above in all sides and deserves a lot more attention than Parasite ". Even if both are clearly great movie, Handmaiden is special, very special, like a master piece. When someone is talking about both movies it I defend The Handmaiden easily so it has arguments.

[@62Tob]

@@hoanguyen7826 True, It's just marketing now.

[@nebojsasavic6262]

The ability to twist a plot of a story multiple times through out the movie is a real craftsmenship. Would love to see Park Chan-Wook's Oldboy on your AMAZING channel.

[@Ivosferatus]

Video title: *The Beauty of The Handmaiden* Me: *You mean the entire film*

[@oopsiedaisy6096]

IKR

[@angel3456]

FR

[@pdeannn800]

exactly

[@hungrydummy1138]

Lol

[@dighad3824]

The plot got flipped over and over like a pancake. Truly a masterpiece

[@Sofia-nc1tu]

This is the first lesbian film that I've actually deeply liked. The others I have seen (Carol, Blue is the Warmest Color...) didn't stir half as much feelings as this one did. And it was directed by a man! Usually, I find it questionable when straight men make gay films, _especially_ lesbian ones--but I was pleasantly surprised to find that Chan-wook Park understood what he needed to understand in order to make this film.

[@LaurianeG.]

I'm usually not one to compare too much adaptations, but I sincerely think the original graphic novel of Blue is the Warmest Color is 100000x better. Tough I think as far as feminine love movie goes, Portrait of a Lady on Fire absolutely deserves mention. I'm also personally a big fan of Bound (which is possibly my favourite of the sister's filmography), tough I guess it's not so much *about* homosexuality than featuring a lesbian couple? (although..... you got a story of a woman trying to break free from an abusing man, so there are feminist themes?)

[@eolinluna]

Director Park has been working with screenwriter Seo-kyung Jung since the making of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance. They share one computer and write the scenario for his films together. Ever since Jeong started to take part in Park's filmmaking process, his films have developed a deeper understanding of women's emotions and I am so glad they work marvelously well as a team.

[@whatismoisty7004]

I think you'd like to watch Portrait of a lady on fire.

[@xsomili5501]

@@eolinluna omg he directed Sympathy for Lady Vengeance?? That film😭😭

[@xsomili5501]

@@whatismoisty7004 that movie is amazing as well, just no happy ending like this one 😭

[@alissalumapas1745]

im fucking sad. this movie need more recognition

[@oopsiedaisy6096]

IKR

[@gabbyconcepcion8019]

The peak of lesbian cinema. One of my favorite films of all time

[@pianoboi4842]

I'm sorry but "the peak of lesbian cinema" mad me laugh😂

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Its fucking dumb to call it a lesbian film.

[@polednice5653]

@@HerbalistGuybrush LMAOOOOOOOOO WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU FUCKING CALL IT THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE FILM IS THE LESBIAN ROMANCE

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

@@polednice5653 It seems terribly reductionistic to me personally.

[@allisonsmith9343]

@@HerbalistGuybrush who cares

[@TheFriendlyFilmFan247]

Literally just watched this yesterday for the first time ever. Still processing it.

[@BTBAM819]

After watching Oldboy I was so hyped with the director's work I went and watched this beautiful film. I liked it even more than Oldboy. The Handmaiden is such a smooth, tender, exciting, cute, passionate, saddening yet happy movie. It was a little sugar for the soul. One of the best love relationships ever depicted in a movie. Can't wait to see more films by Park.

[@bhaveshchadha9900]

Can you recommend some equally good movies

[@hasgharib6544]

​@bhaveshchadha9900 'Decision To Leave' again by Park Chan Wook. From other directors: 'Memories of Murder', 'Forgotten'. These are the ones I've watched, but there is a list of similar genres, that I still have to.

[@soearadirimovie2685]

If this movie released last year, I rather choose this movie than Parasite for first Korean movie than nominated (and Won) an Oscar

[@luciusfong6321]

Finally someone with same thought

[@tangerineblaze2567]

I never finished the Parasite when read the synopsis. I turned searching this full movie and yes I agree this would have won the Oscars.

[@mamothmew243]

Parasite overrated. The handmaiden the Best movie for me

[@georgepool2241]

@@mamothmew243 depends what you're comparing the rating for, yes i agree that it's not the best film ever made (unlike what people on letterboxd think) but it's still undeniably one of if not the very best film of 2019 (although I also agree that the handmaiden is superior)

[@erichuang7524]

mamoth mew Nah. Parasite was lit.

[@Orion225]

Acting, cinematography, soundtrack, art design almost everything about this movie is phenomenal.

[@62Tob]

I saw this movie one month ago and I can't stop thinking about it. A masterpiece. An act of poetry and a great lesson of cinematography. I didn't felt than since Satoshi Kon.

[@oopsiedaisy6096]

This movie made me feel all kinds of things

[@afilmodyssey9814]

Been requesting this one for a while! Perfect film, perfect video

[@TheBeautyOf]

Thank you 😊

[@raguram3524]

91 friends

[@gaetanodilustro]

Every single frame of this movie is pure poetry.

[@user-rg3gr4xz2c]

Such an incredible cinematography. The author of this channel literally feels movies. Thanks to your works

[@mackielunkey2205]

You finally did it! This is one of those films I’d call a masterpiece!

[@littletath]

still one of the best movie i have ever seen in my entire life

[@unknown_for_every1170]

Please share me this movie's link.. I am dying to watch this movie

[@violet_eden3379]

The soundtrack enchanted me the first time i saw . The sceneries are beauty.

[@KaweedFul]

Park Chan-wook is my favorite director of all times, and The Handmaiden might be my favorite film ever as well. Beautiful in every single way.

[@xsomili5501]

This movie needs even more awards. Its whole, plot is just *chefs kiss* so smart. I never saw thw twists coming, and unpredictable

[@asjad2002]

The beauty of RAN and Oldboy next please

[@usernameiamiamiamiam8713]

I love this film so much.

[@sofiasalsabila9264]

Still one of the bet movies ive ever seen

[@fedorbrockmann1698]

This is literally my most watched KZbin video. Such a perfect movie and such a perfect video about it.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

Korea is proving its a powerhouse in the world of cinema

[@sadsapphic]

I love this film so much, it’s one of my favourites. So glad to see you’ve made a video about it. Thank you for your hard work. You’re so skilled.

[@PetreyTurkeybable]

God what an amazing film. Great job highlighting the fantastic cinematography, production design, and score.

[@imlivinginneverland9421]

Thank you for making this😊 it is one of my favorite movies. Thank you!!!

[@jstars103]

So happy you took a crack at it! A gorgeous highlight of its cinematography

[@Werkvuur]

You're a legend! Love this channel! This is personally my favourite film of all time. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous and the score is phenomenal. You managed to put the best of both in one video.

[@TheBeautyOf]

Thank you!

[@foreigninfant]

this movie is so damn perfect

[@mickeyjunior7177]

hahaha....one of my fav films of the decade from one of my fav filmmaker of all time....thank you very much good sir...carry on with the good work(with an exaggerated british accent)but seriously keep up the good work

[@jacksonsmith9762]

Absolutely breathtaking, thank you for making this

[@rahmanianerva7981]

hey im glad i stumbled upon your channel through the handmaiden! apparently you've made a lot of this and you're truly capturing their beauty! Nice of you to choose My tamako, my sooke as a backsound anyway!!

[@alexanderbacaserrano5758]

!Ohww, what a beautiful edit! Just what i was looking for. This movie is a top korean cinema🖤

[@indigo92099]

Finally!! Thank you so much, it's so beautiful 💎💜 I need to rewatch it 😍

[@TheBeautyOf]

Thank you 🙏

[@davidmirzayi1289]

I love its music and also the movie It's a masterpiece

[@rogerkincaid931]

Gorgeous cinematography.

[@kennedylon6720]

The one I have been waiting for. Thank you.

[@hiol6046]

this movie created for me, idk how can i've keep missing this one these 4 years

[@kriziajavier2243]

One of the best korean movie ive watched😍😊. .as well as the music used in this movie is so 😍😍😍😍😍

[@dinone.]

I don't care about Minhee scandal anymore... Just miss her so so much...

[@solis9817]

와우 이 영화를 여기서 볼 줄은 몰랐네요!! 올려주셔서 감사합니다 ^^ I didn't expect that this movie appears in your channel! This is one of the greatest of Park Chan-Wook's film...

[@sharonveronque3601]

, i cant watch d full movie can u plz. send me d link plz plz plz

[@trololololo3659]

Your videos are so awesome , you deserve way more subscribers and views

[@TheBeautyOf]

Thank you!

[@booka8576]

Actually this film is adapted from 'FingerSmith' written by Sarah Waters but PCW change Korean-Japan type is smoothly and beautifully like paintings.

[@sanjaysurendran8552]

The best movie of the decade

[@joshberkin5567]

I've been waiting for this one. Fantastic video

[@TheBeautyOf]

Thank you 🙏

[@PIEISDILICIOUS]

Yeah this is one of my favorite movies, and I couldn't really explain why for a while. I then realized I was not straight, and it made more sense.

[@casquettejuju]

I am obsessed with every piece of this movie

[@gchudasamadarshit9111]

Same❤️

[@Alien_3000]

That's awesome!

[@arcanesiren629]

Saw this film before I read the book that inspired. I think the movie did the book justice, and then some. Actually, I think it's better than the book!

[@jacquelineroswell-sander1202]

That's it!! Works perfect. Film& music 🎶👍

[@josealbertofreitas4862]

Awesome!

[@XxSatanicSlayerxX]

Thanks for this Masterpiece. You always reminde me why i love movies so much. I think i like this one even more than Parasite.

[@ErickGarcia-qs2yh]

Me too, man. I watched after a saw Parasite, I love them both, but The Handmaiden is superior for me, too bad it didn't get the same love. But I was still very happy with Parasite's win at the Oscar.

[@danieltemprano8365]

That's an amazing video, the music is superb!

[@TheBeautyOf]

Thank you Daniel!

[@marimuhammad8338]

finally. thank you!

[@julaw5622]

Stunning🥀

[@jorgealcaniz3715]

The beauty of Return of the Obra Dinn!! Gorgeous game and beautiful music, you may find it interesting

[@rozhanmirzaei3512]

You made my day thank you

[@jambew5893]

It's one of the best movies I've seen

[@gunayhuseynova150]

İ love this masterpiece

[@rahultej2248]

Like if you agree that Park Chan Wook is one of the best film makers working today. And great video, bro, as always.

[@ChipzBitz]

Beautiful

[@mtrkprime]

I love this movie so much

[@simplemind9379]

Parasite is nothing with the Handmaiden

[@Am-ww2uu]

My fav in 2016 ❤❤❤

[@calipso13io]

THE PERFECTION ! I'M ENCHANTED !

[@LaurianeG.]

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance aussi mériterait sa vidéo, la mise en scène là-dessus est juste écœurante!

[@nebulera]

Gorgeous

[@Styrman85]

I really need to watch this one. By the way, any plans on doing The Beauty of 'The Fountain' in the future? It's such a stunning movie, both visually and music-wise. :)

[@virginianarvaez-qj3rz]

Amo esa música, la amo.

[@axilator]

This is Cinema.

[@belle-ashton2167]

The Beauty of Mr. Sunshine with Kim TaeRi too please >

[@jorgealcaniz3715]

I was expecting this one

[@gchudasamadarshit9111]

Park Chan-wook is a visionary director whose work I admire greatly. Among his oeuvre, The Handmaiden stands out to me as one of the most remarkable films of 2016. Some may argue that the film's male gaze is problematic, but I believe that it serves a crucial purpose in portraying the erotic and fetishized world of the film. The characters' sexual encounters are heightened to the level of pornography, but they are not gratuitous. Instead, they serve as a means for the characters to connect with one another and escape from their oppressive lives. The Lady hideko who has spent her life being used for sexual purposes, finds a way to express herself and feel something real through her sexual encounters with her female lover Sooke. The sex scenes in The Handmaiden are shot in an intensely eroticized manner, but they also come from a place of love and emotional connection. The characters use the Lady's perception of sex as a tool to express their tenderness and affection for one another. The film's layers of pretense and deception make it a game within a game, and the sexual encounters are a part of that. But they are not just another layer of deceit; they are an integral part of the story's structure and themes. Park Chan-wook is a genius director who imbues every element of his films with meaning and purpose In this cinematic masterpiece, every element has a profound and poignant significance that resonates with the audience. Among the plethora of themes woven into the film's intricate fabric, the portrayal of explicit sexual content stands out as a notable component, depicted through the use of pornographic texts and graphic sex scenes. In the initial stages of the movie, as Hideko and Sooki indulge in intimacy for the first time, the scene evokes imagery reminiscent of the artful yet raw elements characteristic of the pornographic genre. However, as the narrative unfolds, the intricate and nuanced depiction of their intimacy transcends mere physicality and paves the way for a transformative and meaningful relationship between them. The extended sex scene in the latter half of the movie is a testament to this evolution, showcasing a profound and beautiful connection between the two characters that extends beyond the physical. Additionally, the library scene serves as a catalyst for this metamorphosis, offering a glimpse into the depth of affection and devotion shared between the two protagonists. Through this poignant scene, the audience is privy to the characters' profound emotions, gaining insight into the depth of their love and care for one another. In summary, this cinematic masterpiece weaves together myriad themes, including the exploration of sexual content in a profound and nuanced manner, that culminates in a transformative and meaningful portrayal of the central relationship. The library scene stands out as a significant turning point, offering a glimpse into the characters' profound emotions and underscoring the depth of their affection for one another. Throughout the film, we see men using women in various ways, treating them as objects rather than people. But in contrast, the two lead characters truly love each other and use their bond to escape from the male-dominated world that surrounds them. The bells that feature prominently in the film's climactic scene represent the male characters' attempts to control the Lady's sexuality, but they ultimately become a symbol of pleasure and love between the two female characters. The Handmaiden's complex, layered story is conveyed through masterful direction, music, and cinematography. The film's twists and turns are unexpected yet satisfying, and the river-like flow of the story creates a soothing, sweet, and beautiful atmosphere. The romantic drama of the film is "Spellbindingly Beautiful" and "mesmerizing", and the characters lies to one another create a thrilling experience. Overall, The Handmaiden is a brilliantly crafted, complex film that tells its story in the best possible way. It takes a second viewing to fully appreciate all its nuances and layers, but it is well worth the effort. I rate it 4.5/5, and I consider Park Chan-wook to be one of the greatest directors of our time.

[@maryemaryemarye]

The best film ever

[@tediprayoga4801]

Memories of murder,Old boy,Handmaiden,Burning,Parasite South korean thriller just nuts

[@emhope6647]

i love this so much !! if you’ve watched it, the tv series ‘the end of the f**king world’ is really beautifully shot and it’s style is really memorable x

[@LordLuigi96]

You definitely left some great shots out but I guess those were...too explicit for KZbin ;)

[@mackielunkey2205]

The Handmaiden has some of the best sex scenes put on film.

[@Sofia-nc1tu]

@@mackielunkey2205 I agree but I don't know how I feel about a man (I assume) saying it... Well, I guess some women often say the same sort of thing about gay films :P I suppose that's just human nature, on second thought. Anyways--sorry for my ramble

[@mackielunkey2205]

Sofía Rosero A man did direct it. Women helped direct the sex scenes too, I heard.

[@ilouzsa3775]

Please do the Beauty of The Artist (2011)! And Playtime! Both amazing films with outstanding visuals!

[@PhilippStartsev]

Невероятный фильм.....!!

[@xie5871]

such a masterpierce,

[@facucontreras8145]

Mucho mejor que Parasitos, y una de las peliculas mas hermosas del cine coreano

[@kagurachan9101]

I watched this movie yesterday 3times 😂 and I really love it. But no subtitle

[@belle-ashton2167]

Watch Mr. Sunshine on Netflix with Kim TaeRi too, it's incredible :)

[@roberthipolito1351]

Ah Park Chan-Wook! I recognized that camera work.

[@proggh7289]

Would I be crazy if I said that this is the greatest film ever made?

[@AMOGUS-xn9sy]

No you are not

[@Gomenassai]

This movie 👌

[@Robin918legrand]

The Beauty of Jurassic Park !

[@nkosanakhumalo5976]

That rice eating scene

[@alexisponce9827]

De las más bellas... de las más brutales de mi director surcoreano preferido.

[@nitheeshnitheesh4976]

സുന്ദരമായ പ്രണയ കവിതപോലെ ഒരു സിനിമ

[@CharleyJamesD]

The beauty of Old Boy ;)

[@mengkaotseng8105]

thank you so much !! mxncb

[@parsadolatabadi3965]

I’ve been all the movies you recommend

[@marcogianesello6083]

How hard was it not to get this instantly demonetized?

[@TheBeautyOf]

It's always demonetized, the challenge it's not being blocked 😉

[@facundocamacho6533]

Every frame a painting

[@jstars103]

The Beauty Of Phantom Thread please! :)

[@dakiddatevery1forgets899]

thats already a video