Performance Arirang is the first independent documentary produced outside the institutional system. Using Yeonwoo Stage theater group's production Pannori Arirang Gogae as its subject matter, the film takes a unique approach by separating visual and audio elements - showing rehearsal scenes, preparation footage, dressing room moments, and performance scenes while overlaying them with live performance audio, audience reactions, interviews, and recordings from Yeonwoo Stage's evaluation sessions. The intentional dissonance between visual and audio elements is interpreted as a means to actively engage viewers with the film. The inclusion of edited interviews from various individuals as off-screen sound suggests an intention to reflect on reality and reconsider the meaning of both Pannori Arirang Gogae and the film Performance Arirang within that reality.
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This ambitious live satellite link-up of Japan, Korea and the United States features interviews with Keith Haring and architect Arata Isozaki, and performances and works by Philip Glass and the Kodo Drummers, Charlotte Moorman, Nam June Paik, and Lou Reed. In an extraordinary section, a performance in Japan of classical Western music is accompanied by a group of Kabuki dancers.
Bye Bye Kipling
A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.
Hand in Hand
Daughter of Mobius shows the struggles of an independent women living in the early 80s - an era when it was much more difficult for women to be independent. The movie follows a 29-year-old single woman - who at the time was the object of social prejudices - through her daily life, showing the sights of Seoul in the early 80s and the life of the woman, in documentary style.
Daughter of Mobius
When it was decided that the 88 Olympics would be held in Seoul, the residents of Sanggye-dong were forced from their homes and they struggled against the government to at least guarantee them new residences.
Sanggyedong Olympic
James contemplates the meaning of life on his birthday, as he tries to reconcile his Christian upbringing with the stark realities of life. The next day, a letter from his godfather provides much needed comfort
James' May
Reframing the farmers’ movement in Jeon-Nam Province with a reconstruction of interviews and events.
Surise
A documentary covering the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.
Beyond All Barriers
This is 8mm film footage documenting the Democratic National Funeral held for the late Lee Han-yeol on July 9, 1987. It was shot by Kim Si-cheon, a member of Dolbit, the Korea University Film Study Group, as part of the club’s activities. The material was never screened—even within the club—after it was filmed. It includes, among other scenes, a speech in front of Seoul City Hall by Lee In-young, who at the time served as chair of the Seoul Area College Student Representatives Council and president of the Korea University Student Union. A primary historical record of the funeral, captured from the perspective of a student participant.
The Democratic National Funeral of the Lee Han-yeol
Forward, Labor warriors