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Yeon Sang-ho on Zombie Film 'Colony' and Hyperconnected Society

opinion-review · 2026-05-26

In an interview with Le Monde, South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho discusses his zombie film 'Colony', which draws inspiration from the hyperconnected society that functions as a single living organism. He explains that to make the film, he asked himself what the horror of our time is. The film explores how technology and constant connectivity create a collective entity, reflecting contemporary anxieties.

Key facts

  • Yeon Sang-ho is the director of 'Colony'.
  • The film is a zombie movie.
  • It was inspired by hyperconnected society.
  • The director asked himself what the horror of our time is.
  • The interview was published in Le Monde.
  • The article date is May 30, 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Yeon Sang-ho

Institutions

  • Le Monde

Locations

  • South Korea

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