The Housemaid (1960)

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gptkbp:instanceOf film
gptkbp:artwork psychological depth in characters
realistic dialogue
exploration of morality
emotional depth in performances
character-driven narrative
use of foreshadowing
strong character arcs
complex relationships among characters
depiction of power dynamics
impactful ending.
social commentary through plot
symbolism in the housemaid's role
use of lighting to create mood
use of silence for tension
uses suspense effectively
non-linear_storytelling
gptkbp:availableIn Blu-ray
DVD
gptkbp:boxOffice successful_in_South_Korea
gptkbp:character the child
the wife
the husband
the housemaid
gptkbp:cinematographyBy Lee_Man-hee
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Korea
gptkbp:criticalReception acclaimed by critics
gptkbp:culturalImpact considered_a_classic_of_Korean_cinema
gptkbp:culturalSignificance reflects societal issues of the time
gptkbp:directedBy gptkb:Kim_Ki-young
gptkbp:filmFestival gptkb:Pusan_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:genre drama
horror
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Housemaid (1960)
gptkbp:influenced psychological thriller
Parasite (2019)
horror drama
The Handmaiden (2016)
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:French_New_Wave
gptkbp:isReflectedIn 2010
gptkbp:language Korean
gptkbp:legacy inspired future filmmakers
gptkbp:musicBy Choi_Chang-kwon
gptkbp:notableFeature the climax involving the housemaid
the confrontation with the wife
the housemaid's backstory
gptkbp:notableFor its_influence_on_Korean_cinema
gptkbp:plot A young woman becomes a housemaid for a family and disrupts their lives.
gptkbp:releasedIn 1960
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:The_Housemaid_(2010)
gptkbp:screenplayBy gptkb:Kim_Ki-young
gptkbp:setIn a wealthy household
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Ahn_Sung-ki
Lee Eun-shim
Kim_Jin-kyu
gptkbp:theme betrayal
class struggle
sexual tension