Korean film has grown significantly since the first screening in 1897. The golden age of Korean film began in the 1980s when directors produced films with diverse stories. Blockbuster films in the late 1990s like Swiri and Joint Security Area boosted the industry. Korean films now have great prospects of continued success with awards at international festivals and interest from foreign filmmakers and audiences globally. The future remains bright as long as audiences support diverse, high quality Korean films.