The films of Hong Sang-soo have become quite a fascination of mine over the years. With his latest film, What Does That Nature Say to You, the first of two films he’s releasing in 2026, I loved its insistence on doubling down on a low-fi, almost amateurish look while still embracing a deep emotional richness that can only come from a filmmaker who knows exactly what he wants to make.
Today, I’m joined by Ryan Balas, filmmaker behind dozens of indie films, to discuss.
