The Afterlives of the Korean War Symposium: Jiseul

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sat, Oct 25, 2014 6:00 PM
Film Info
Runtime:109 minutes
Country Listing:South Korea
Copyright:2012
Rating:STC
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):O Muel
Cinema Extra
Distributed by:Asian Institute, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto
Featuring:Min-chul Sung, Jung-won Yang, Young-soon Oh and Suk-bum Moon

Description

In this compelling black-and-white portrait, director O Muel depicts the 1948 uprising and subsequent massacre on Jeju island in Korea with authenticity and realism. After a US military decree classifies all inhabitants within 5 kilometers of the coast as “rioters” and orders their execution, over 120 villagers flee to a cave and fight for their survival. In Korean, with English subtitles.

Toronto filmmaker Min Sook Lee and special guests will participate in a post-screening Q&A.

Co-presented by the Asian Institute, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto and Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival.

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