Premiering yesterday at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, Tae Gon Kim's "Project Silence" proves to be an exhilarating and gripping addition to the Korean thriller genre. With its compelling narrative, deft direction, and powerhouse performances, this film delivers a thrilling experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats while exploring the darker aspects of internal politics  

"Project Silence" takes us on a relentless journey into the life of a scientist (Kim Hee-Won) a brilliant but tormented neuroscientist. Driven by an independent project working with rescue dogs, he becomes entangled with a classified experiment approved by the Blue House after his Artificial Intelligent manipulation technology attracts the attention of the Ministry of Defense. 

Tae Gon Kim's directorial prowess is on full display in "Project Silence." The film masterfully combines suspense, tension, and psychological intrigue, creating a palpable sense of unease that lingers throughout. The directors effective use of visual and auditory elements elevate the overall viewing experience, adding layers of suspense and enhancing the film's impact.

The film starts in a abnormally foggy night, however the winds quickly turn after a crash in a highway bridge provokes a complete road block. The  catostrophy only escaltes after there is a malfunction in the chip of the classified "project silence". Who will survive, who will die, will the classified project be exposed to the world?

Frank Loveland