KCC to introduce Korean film classics

The Korea Foundation Cultural Center will be holding free open lectures on classical Korean cinema starting Monday.

The films will be screened every other Monday from 12:30 p.m., followed by a talk on the film by professor Earl Jackson.

The first three films are Yu Hyeon-mok’s “Obaltan” (1961) on March 26, Shin Sang-ok’s “Flower in Hell’ (1958) in April 9, and Kim Ki-young’s “Hanyo” (1960), which was recently remade, on April 23.

Based on a novella by Yi Beom-seon, “Obaltan” depicts a North Korean refugee family in late 1950s Seoul. It was banned shortly after its release for its grim portrayal of post-War Korea, but has since been praised.

The films are subtitled and the lectures are in English

For more information, visit (02) 2151-6500 or kfcenter@kf.or.kr

(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)