KOFA's 100 Korean Films (1936-1996)

KOFA's 100 Korean Films (1936-1996)'s icon

Created by mjf314.

Favorited 11 times, disliked 0 times, added to 7 watchlists.

In 2006, the Korean Film Archive published a list of the top 100 Korean films made between 1936 and 1996, with a big focus on the golden age of Korean cinema (1955-1973). The films were selected by a committee of 13 experts.

KOFA also made a list in 2014 of the top 100 Korean films of all time.

Remove ads

Pssst, want to check out the KOFA's 100 Korean Films (1936-1996) list in our new look?

  1. 1 new

    Mimong

    1936 — a.k.a. Sweet Dream, in 2 top lists Check
  2. 2 new

    Eohwa

    1938 — a.k.a. Fisherman's Fire, in 0 top lists Check
  3. 5 new

    Geomsa-wa yeoseonsaeng

    1948 — a.k.a. A Public Prosecutor and a Teacher, in 0 top lists Check
  4. 6 new

    Maeumui gohyang

    1949 — a.k.a. A Hometown in Heart, in 4 top lists Check
  5. 7 new

    Eunmyeongui son

    1954 — a.k.a. The Hand of Destiny, in 1 top list Check
  6. 8 new

    Mimangin

    1955 — a.k.a. The Widow, in 1 top list Check
  7. 9 new

    Piagol

    1955, in 1 top list Check
  8. 10 new

    Yangsan do

    1955 — a.k.a. Yangsan Island, in 0 top lists Check
  9. 12 new

    Jayu buin

    1956 — a.k.a. Madame Freedom, in 3 top lists Check
  10. 13 new

    Shijibganeun nal

    1956 — a.k.a. The Wedding Day, in 1 top list Check
  11. 15 new

    Jiokhwa

    1958 — a.k.a. The Flower in Hell, in 2 top lists Check
  12. 16 new

    Jonggak

    1958 — a.k.a. The Bell Tower: Missing Another Dawn, in 0 top lists Check
  13. 17 new

    Ireum-eobsneun byeoldeul

    1959 — a.k.a. Nameless Stars, in 0 top lists Check
  14. 20 new

    Hanyo

    1960 — a.k.a. The Housemaid, in 8 top lists Check
  15. 19 new

    Park Sa-bang

    1960 — a.k.a. Mr Park, in 1 top list Check
  16. 18 new

    Romaenseu ppappa

    1960, in 1 top list Check
  17. 26 new

    Hyeon Hae-taneun algo itda

    1961 — a.k.a. The Sea Knows, in 0 top lists Check
  18. 23 new

    Obaltan

    1961 — a.k.a. Aimless Bullet, in 6 top lists Check
  19. 24 new

    Samdeung gwajang

    1961 — a.k.a. A Petty Middle Manager, in 1 top list Check
  20. 25 new

    Sarangbang sonnimgwa eomeoni

    1961 — a.k.a. My Mother and Her Guest, in 3 top lists Check
  21. 21 new

    Seong Chunhyang

    1961, in 2 top lists Check
  22. 27 new

    Seoului jibungmit

    1961 — a.k.a. Under Heaven in Seoul, in 1 top list Check
  23. 29 new

    Goryeo jang

    1963 — a.k.a. Burying Old Alive, in 1 top list Check
  24. 32 new

    Hyeolmaek

    1963, in 1 top list Check
  25. 30 new

    Toraoji annun haebyong

    1963 — a.k.a. Marine Battleground, in 2 top lists Check
  26. 36 new

    Geomeun meori

    1964 — a.k.a. Black Hair, in 2 top lists Check
  27. 34 new

    Yukche-ui gobak

    1964 — a.k.a. The Body Confession, in 0 top lists Check
  28. 39 new

    Bimujang jidae

    1965 — a.k.a. The Demilitarized Zone, in 2 top lists Check
  29. 40 new

    Chou

    1966 — a.k.a. Green Rain, in 1 top list Check
  30. 41 new

    Mullebanga

    1966 — a.k.a. The Water Mill, in 1 top list Check
  31. 44 new

    Gwilo

    1967 — a.k.a. The Way Home, in 1 top list Check
  32. 46 new

    Hyuil

    1968 — a.k.a. A Day Off, in 2 top lists Check
  33. 45 new

    Janggun-ui suyeom

    1968 — a.k.a. The General's Mustache, in 2 top lists Check
  34. 47 new

    Miwodo dashi hanbeon

    1968 — a.k.a. Love Me Once Again, in 1 top list Check
  35. 48 new

    Dokjitneun neulgeuni

    1969 — a.k.a. The Old Jar Craftsman, in 0 top lists Check
  36. 51 new

    Hwabun

    1972 — a.k.a. The Pollen of Flowers, in 1 top list Check
  37. 54 new

    Sampoganeun kil

    1975 — a.k.a. Road to Sampo, in 3 top lists Check
  38. 53 new

    Yeong-jaui jeonseong shidae

    1975, in 1 top list Check
  39. 57 new

    Gyeoulyeoja

    1977 — a.k.a. Winter Woman, in 1 top list Check
  40. 59 new

    Sonagi

    1979, in 1 top list Check
  41. 62 new

    Jagko

    1980 — a.k.a. Pursuit of Death, in 2 top lists Check
  42. 65 new

    Mandala

    1981, in 7 top lists Check
  43. 66 new

    Nanjeongiga soaolrin jakeun kong

    1981 — a.k.a. A Ball Shot by a Midget, in 1 top list Check
  44. 67 new

    Ggobangdongne saramdeul

    1982 — a.k.a. People of the Slum, in 2 top lists Check
  45. 71 new

    Golae sanyang

    1984 — a.k.a. Whale Hunting, in 2 top lists Check
  46. 70 new

    Yeoin janhoksa moulleya moulleya

    1984, in 1 top list Check
  47. 74 new

    Gipgo puleun bam

    1985 — a.k.a. The Deep Blue Night, in 1 top list Check
  48. 75 new

    Gilsoddeum

    1986, in 2 top lists Check
  49. 78 new

    Nageuneneun kileseodo swiji anhneunda

    1987 — a.k.a. The Man with Three Coffins, in 2 top lists Check
  50. 77 new

    Sibaji

    1987 — a.k.a. The Surrogate Woman, in 4 top lists Check
Remove ads
Show all 100 movies

Last updated on Jan 17, 2014; source