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Spring Ushers in Film Festival Cornucopia in Korea
May 08, 2017
- Writer by Pierce Conran
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As spring got underway the Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) took place for the 18th time from late April to early May, and as always it served as the unofficial kick off point for the busiest part of the Korean film festival calendar. Between now and the return of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in mid-July, a broad array of specialized festivals is set to return, including (but certainly not limited to) the Seoul International Women’s Film Festival (SIWFF ), the Green Film Festival in Seoul (GFFIS), the Muju Film Festival (MJFF) and the Diaspora Film Festival (DIAFF).
Now one of the country’s oldest film events, the Seoul International Women’s Film Festival marks its 19th edition this June, during a time in the local film community when an increasingly strong spotlight is being shone on the role of women both in front of and behind the camera in Korean films. The event will unspool from June 1st to 6th.
The only environmental film festival in Korea the Green Film Festival in Seoul is back for the 14th time from May 18th to 24th. Matthew Heineman’s documentary Syria-related City of Ghosts, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, will serve as the event’s opening film.
Meanwhile, the Muju Film Festival, which has taken place in the Jeollabuk-do province since it kicked in June 2013, returns for the 5th time from June 2nd to the 6th. The festival seeks to combine nature and film through a series of outdoor screenings and events.
Also taking place for the 5th time will be the Diaspora Film Festival, which will run in Incheon from May 26th to 30th. Among the festival’s aims is to coordinate with interest groups in order to help marginalized female immigrants that have settled in Korea. The festival has expanded its program this year to include 50 films from 33 countries.
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