PKFF2026 MEMORIES OF MURDER (Salinui chueok)

The inaugural Perth Korean Film Festival opens with Bong Joon-ho’s classic crime thriller, Memories of Murder (Salinui chueok). Perth Korean Film Festival brings five exceptional films to Perth for a weekend of premium Korean screen culture in an intimate boutique cinema. Honouring the past, embracing the present and inspiring the future, the festival celebrates the richness of Korean storytelling and the power of cinema to connect us. A cultural bridge between South Korea and Australia, it brings audiences together through shared stories and fresh perspectives, building a partnership that drives culture forward. MEMORIES OF MURDER (Salinui chueok) 2003 - 131 min - Director: Bong Joon-ho In a small Korean province in 1986, two detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being found raped and murdered by an unknown culprit. Doors from 6.30pm, film from 7pm The inaugural Perth Korean Film Festival is proudly supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Korea Research Centre, The Backlot Perth, HALO Films, Curtin University, Alpha Solar Tech and Singular Health. Together, these partners help build a cultural bridge between South Korea and Australia, celebrating Korean cinema and creating opportunities for connection and exchange. The Perth Korean Film Festival is presented by .S2Co., bringing people together through cinema, culture and shared stories.