Orchestra Victoria and Melbourne International Film Festival present:

Parasite Live in Concert with Composer Jung Jae-il

A once in a lifetime opportunity to see the South Korean Maestro Jung Jae-il conduct and perform his own composition for Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece Parasite, with Melbourne’s own Orchestra Victoria — while the film plays live on the big screen.

Melbourne / Narrm
23 August, 2pm & 8pm

Hamer Hall
100 St Kilda Rd,
Melbourne VIC

Duration
Approximately 2h 32m including a 20 minute interval
Ticket Price Range
$74 - $139

'Parasite' will be presented in Korean language with English subtitles

Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is one of the most acclaimed and awarded films of the century, winning the rare double of the Cannes Palme d’Or and Academy Award for Best Picture, amongst an avalanche of other accolades. 

In this concert Jung Jae-il performs piano and conducts Orchestra Victoria through his warped take on the pomp and finery of European baroque as our protagonists, the Kim family, infiltrate the home and lives of the ultra-wealthy Park family, only to discover a sickness at the heart of their system of capital. 

Jung Jae-il has rapidly risen to become one of the most celebrated and sought after film composers of his generation. Following his breakout score for Parasite, he has composed the iconic score for Squid Game (seasons 1-3), the 2022 Palme d’Or nominated Broker, Bong Joon-ho’s 2024 sci-fi Mickey 17 and MIFF 2025 selection, the James Sweeney written and directed Twinless.  This is his first visit to Australia and this event is exclusive to Melbourne. 

“ Composing the score of Parasite for Director Bong Joon-ho was a life changing experience for me, and it’s a work I’m incredibly proud of. I’m so excited to conduct and perform this original score Live in Concert for the first time in Australia with the talented Orchestra Victoria, as part of Melbourne International Film Festival. ” Jung Jae-il

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the South Korean Maestro Jung Jae-il conduct and perform his own composition Parasite Live in Concert with Orchestra Victoria.

“ With unexpected musical contrasts that evoke a constant sense of uncertainty, composer Jung Jae-il’s score hints at what lies beneath the characters’ superficial appearances. ”
Pitchfork

“ Perfectly accompanying the film’s tonal shifts is Jung Jae-il’s magnificently modulated music ★★★★★ ”
The Guardian

Cast & Credits

Conductor, Piano and Multi-instrumentalist
Jung Jae-il

Orchestra Victoria

Rating and Content Advisory

See below information on rating and content information for this program.

Rated MA15+

This event contains Strong Violence, Adult Content and Strong Coarse Language.

Parasite is rated MA15+. Films and computer games classified MA 15+ are legally restricted to people aged 15 and over. They can contain content such as sex scenes and drug use that may have a strong impact on the viewer. A person may be asked to show proof of their age before purchasing, hiring or viewing an MA 15+ film or computer game. A parent or adult guardian must purchase a ticket and accompany a person under 15 for the duration of the film at a cinema or be with them to purchase a MA 15+ film or game. See classification here.

Accessability

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Assistive Hearing

Assistive Hearing is a free sound amplification system that utilises an FM signal. This system can be used in any seat in Hamer Hall and is accessed using headphones or a neck-loop that can be used with a hearing aid. These devices are available, on request, from the venue ushers. You will be asked to leave a drivers licence, or similar identity card, for the duration of the loan.

Companion Card

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Wheelchair Access

All levels of Hamer Hall are wheelchair accessible. There are wheelchair spaces at all events, subject to availability. Bookings for wheelchair spaces can be made online or via phone on 1300 182 183.

Accessible theatre seats, for customers wishing to transfer out of a wheelchair into a theatre seat, are available in designated locations in Hamer Hall. The Arts Centre Melbourne box office need a minimum of 24 hours’ notice if you wish to transfer out of a wheelchair into one of these locations. This will assist their team to safely prepare your seating allocation to best meet your needs before your arrival. Please contact the Arts Centre Melbourne box office by calling 1300 182 183 to discuss availability and to book your seat.

The Arts Centre Melbourne team are not able to assist visitors in transferring to seats or provide personal attendant services.

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