October 23, 2004 ㅡ Movie festivals must go on. Though the country's largest annual film event, in Busan, closed earlier this month, Korea still has an abundance of other small, colorful festivals. From the Seoul Green Film Festival and CJ Asian Independent Film Festival, both debuting this year, to the 5th European Film Festival, autumn in Seoul seems to be the right season for movies. So get out your calendars and mark the dates for a quality weekend.
Seoul Green Film Festival
The Seoul Green Film Festival, which began yesterday, takes viewers to the world of environmentally friendly cinema. Running through Tuesday, the festival features 101 films from 19 countries in three venues around Seoul ― Cine Cube, Star Six Jeongdong and the Seoul Museum of History ― all within walking distance in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul.
The opening film, "1, 3, 6", is a collection from three acclaimed Korean directors, Jang Jin, Song Il-gon and Lee Yeong-jae. The film addresses ...|
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