The clues are there if you look closely enough…
We look at how costume design can add more layers to a film’s storytelling and look at the specific use of gloves in Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden in this video essay. Closed captions available.
This video essay was written and narrated by Natalie Ng, and edited by Hieu Chau.
Film used:
- The Handmaiden (2016) dir. Park Chan-wook
Music used:
- jinsang – affection