'Actual People' by Kit Zauhar shows that struggle and confusion are just a part of life

About to graduate from college? But you're in danger of having to take a summer class because you are failing your major? Just broke up with your boyfriend of three years? Maybe most importantly...

2022-05-05

Filmmaker Lee Chang-dong looks back on the growth of Korean content

JEONJU — Filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s latest short film “Heartbeat” and a documentary on Lee titled “Lee Chang-dong: the art of irony” by French filmmaker Alain Mazar had their world premieres at the 23rd Jeonju International Film Festival…

2022-05-01

JIFF opening film 'After Yang' brings sensitive topics to light

JEONJU — The 23rd Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) opened on Thursday with the usual hustle and bustle of crowds, reminiscent of times before Covid-19 was even a thing, with all theater seats open to view the 217 films invited from 56...

2022-04-29

JIFF wraps up successful film showcase

The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), the country's largest showcase of indie and art house films, wrapped up a 10-day run on Saturday after being held both online and in person amid the pandemic. Under the slogan "Film Goes On,"...

2021-05-09

Staff member of Jeonju International Film Festival tests positive for Covid

A volunteer staff member of the Jeonju International Film Festival tested positive for the coronavirus after coming into contact with a visitor the festival announced on Thursday. The staff member, who was in charge of disinfecting and changing..

2021-05-06

JIFF kicks off with a big shout-out to Myanmar protestors

Jeonju- The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) was the first such event of the 2021 season and began with a clear message. A total of eight film festival directors at the 22nd JIFF gathered at the CineQ multiplex theater on Friday to...

2021-05-02

In 'Father,' a man inspires quietly

Serbian director Srdan Golubovic’s “Father” paints a dismal, shocking picture in the impoverished Serbian countryside: A desperate mother with two children tagging along visits her husband’s place of employment as a day laborer and demands long..

2021-05-02

22nd Jeonju International Film Festival proves life goes on

With this year’s slogan “Film Goes On,” the 22nd Jeonju International Film Festival aims to do just that — as people continue to live their lives in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, so will the film festival. A total of 186 films from 48...

2021-04-06

Ten Korean films announced for Jeonju film festival

The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) organizing committee announced on Friday a list of 10 films in the Korean Competition section for the upcoming festival. Films such as Jung Jae-ik and Seo Tae-soo’s “Awoke,” Ryu Hyung-seok’s...

2021-03-12

The future of film festivals lies in discovery, support and promotion

The end of the 25th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) marked the end of film festivals in Korea for 2020. This year was particularly challenging due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers across the country can now breathe a sigh of...

2020-11-11

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