Kyung-soon (경순)

Independent films explore Korean angst

2007/03/16 | Source | Permalink |

"Is Everyone Alright" is a free screening of Korean documentaries made by independent filmmakers. The documentaries cover a wide range of social issues in Korea. They show at various times at the Ilmin Museum.
"Camellia Lady", by Park Jeong-seok, delves into the lives of patients suffering from Hansen's disease who were sent to Sorok Island during the Japanese occupation. They were separated from their families for decades. A profile of Lee Haeng-sim, a victim who has been living on the island for 74 years, is included.
Through the eyes of three activists, Hwang Yoon looks at animals killed by vehicles on Korean highways in his "One Day on the Road".
Kyung-soon's "Shocking Family", which won the Okrang's Award during the Women's Film Festival in Seoul, zooms into the lives of three women in their 20s, 30s and 40s who talk about the meaning of their existence within a family system.
"Taxi Blues", which won the Best Asian Feature Documentary Film at the 2006 Syracuse International Fi...| More

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7th JIFF Wrap-up and Awards

2006/05/30 | Source | Permalink |

The 7th Jeonju International Film Festival wrapped Friday May 5th after a 9 day run. Unlike the frenetically paced and glamour-intensive Pusan International Film Festival, JIFF offered movie-goers a leisurely and audience-friendly atmosphere along with innovative programming from the world of independent cinema. JIFF had a certain 'left-wing' flair to it, priding itself on community, social conscience, and progressive, experimental visions. For the organizers of JIFF, their efforts and integrity paid off, with over 10, 000 more tickets sold this time round than in the previous year.

As a 'festival for audiences' JIFF 2006 brought even more 'Guest Visits' to the screenings so that the viewing public could have more opportunities to question actors and directors. In this regard, the "Cine Talk"section, launched this year, had tremendous appeal, allowing audiences to participate in a one-hour in-depth dialogue with selected guests while a film-expert presided over the discussion. Korea...| More

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7th Jeonju Int'l Film Fest Ends on a High Note

2006/05/20 | Source | Permalink |

By Nigel DSa
Assistant Editor / Staff Writer

The 7th Jeonju International Film Festival wrapped Friday May 5th after a nine-day run. Unlike the frenetically paced and glamour-intensive Pusan International Film Festival, JIFF offered movie-goers a leisurely and audience-friendly atmosphere along with innovative programming from the world of independent cinema.

JIFF had a certain "left-wing" flair to it, priding itself on community, social conscience, and progressive, experimental visions. For the organizers of JIFF, their efforts and integrity paid off, with over 10, 000 more tickets sold this time round than in the previous year.

As a "festival for audiences" JIFF 2006 brought even more "Guest Visits" to the screenings so that the viewing public could have more opportunities to question actors and directors. In this regard, the "Cine Talk" section, launched this year, had tremendous appeal, allowing audiences to participate in a one-hour in-depth dialogue with selected guests...| More

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