San Sebastian unveils lineup early

Hunt, Kim Ki-duk, Burman in competition By JOHN HOPEWELL , EMILIO MAYORGA MADRID — Kim Ki-duk’s “Dream,” Daniel Burman’s “The Empty Nest,” Courtney Hunt’s “Frozen River” and Jaime Rosales’ “Tiro en la cabeza” will compete at the 56th San Sebastian Festival. Fest runs Sept. 18-27. Kim’s 15th feature, “Dream” continues the helmer’s fascination, framed in chamber drama, with the quirky, sometimes outre obsessions of the human heart. Japanese star Joe Odagiri plays a man dreaming of a woman — Korean actress Lee Na-young — who acts out his dreams as she sleepwalks. Burman’s “Nest” adds a new twist to the Argentine director’s hallmark son-father chronicles, focusing not on a son but a father, coming to terms with his world after his youngest child flies the family nest. Also co-produced by Spain’s Wanda Films, and portraying the... [read full story]