Korean Cinema Series
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring 봄 여름 가을 겨울 그리고 봄 Thursday, March 15 @ 6:30pm Friday, March 30 @ 6:30pm
About the Film
As
the seasons change, so do the stages of one's life, bringing new
challenges and lessons; the cycle in turn connects one generation to
the next. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring follows
the life journey of a Buddhist monk from his youth as a child protégé
into adulthood, set at a small monastery that floats on a tranquil
mountain lake. The young monk's path is not as serene as his
surroundings, however, and includes all the intense joy, anger, sorrow,
and pleasure common to every life. When a young woman is brought to the
monastery for spiritual healing, she and the young monk succumb to
their desire for each other and flee to the outside world. It is only as
an adult, with a protégé of his own and the weight of his experiences
and mistakes, that enlightenment becomes possible for the monk. Rich
with Buddhist imagery and philosophy, this film serves as a quietly
surreal parable for the modern world. Director
Kim Ki-duk's ninth film was met with widespread international
attention and acclaim upon its release in 2003. It was an official
selection at the Toronto and Sundance film festivals, and was the
audience award winner at the San Sebastian
International Festival. In Korea, it won the top prize for best film
at the country's two major competitions: the Blue Dragon Film Awards
and the Grand Bell Awards, equivalent to the Academy Awards in the
United States.
Note: this film is rated R for scenes of nudity, sex, and disturbing imagery. Viewer discretion is advised.
Program
RSVP
Required. Doors open at 6:00 pm for a selection of Korean snacks. The
film (103 minutes) will begin promptly at 6:30 pm and be followed by a Q&A/
discussion with Korean Cultural Center staff about the film. This
event is part of the Korean Cultural Center's Korean Cinema Series,
presenting free bi-monthly film screenings. All films are presented in
Korean with English subtitles.
RSVP RequiredKorean Snack Reception @ 6 pm Discussion Following the Film
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Or, you can also RSVP by email or phone to Myounghwa Lucy Lee at LMHLUCY@koreaembassy.org or (202) 587-6153. Please include your total number of guests and a contact point.
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Korean Film Festival DC
Freer Gallery of Art & AFI Silver Theater
March 11 - June 13
Paper like Leather, Bark like Thread: Korean Paper Techniques
Workshop/Class @ Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
March 31 - April 1
Interdisciplinary
artist Aimee Lee leads a class on making hanji, Korea's traditional
paper made for from the bark of mulberry trees, as well as hanji paper
arts and crafts. Click here for more details.
Cranes and Clouds: The Korean Art of Ceramic Inlay Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution
This
exhibition at the Smithsonian's museum dedicated to Asian art features a
variety of Korea's most stunning ceramics from the Goryeo and Joseon
dynasties, and an exploration of the ancient techniques used to craft
them since the 10th century. For more information, visit the Freer's
website here. Also be sure to check out the National History Museum's acclaimed Korea Gallery.
Know of an upcoming Korea-related event? Email AWOJ@koreaembassy.org to let us know.
*Upcoming and local events listed here are not necessarily sponsored by or affiliated with the Korean Cultural Center.
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The Korean Cultural Center at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, also known as KORUS House,
is dedicated to promoting Korean culture and strengthening Korea-US
ties through a variety of exhibitions, presentations, educational
programs, partnerships, and support for local events in the Capital
area. KORUS House also distributes free informational materials about
Korea and manages the embassy website at www.dynamic-korea.com, a hub for Korea-US news. Please stop by to visit--our door is always open to all who want to learn about Korea. KORUS House is open to the public Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
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