For those who have friends in Frankfurt, do pass on the good news that there’s a big K-fest coming up, 12- 14 October. Film, food, music, and a logo that looks very similar to London’s All Eyes on Korea festival. Visit their website and Facebook page. Pieta, Oldboy, Arirang and more. [Read More]
Month: October 2012 (page 4)
Mosaic Films launch their new project: Nothing to Envy – the animation
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTH KOREA? An event hosted by Mosaic Films to launch their new project Nothing to Envy Friday, 5 October 2012 from 18:30 to 21:30 (BST) London, United Kingdom We are developing an animated feature film about real lives in North Korea, to be written and directed … [Read More]
Helpless (화차, 2012) review: love, lies and disappearance
A deftly layered mystery thriller with depth, Helpless initially appears as the story of one man’s desperate search for his missing fiancée, gradually morphing to detail the myriad of lies his wife-to-be has told, with the “why” being every bit as important as the wherefore. [Read More]
Lee Jaehyo: Transformations, at Albemarle Gallery
After his prominent position in one of the rooms in this summer’s Korean Eye at the Saatchi Gallery, Lee Jaeho returns to the Albemarle for one of his regular solo slots: Lee Jaehyo: Transformations Albemarle Gallery, 49 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4JR 11 October – 3 November This, the 29th solo exhibition of the sculptures … [Read More]
Yunhee Choi and Hun Ouk Park at the Steinway Studios
News of an upcoming recital at the Steinway studios. Nice programme. Yunhee Choi (piano) and Hun Ouk Park (violin) Steinway Hall 44 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2DB Thurs 11 Oct, 2012 6.30PM Programme Arvo Pärt: Fratres César Franck: Sonata for violin and piano in A major Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel Yunhee Choi, pianist Yunhee Choi, … [Read More]
The Korean War, To the Starry Island and Spring in my Hometown – Dr Andrew Jackson opens the season of SOAS seminars for the Autumn
The autumn season of Korean studies seminar starts on Friday 12 October with: The Korean War, To the Starry Island and Spring in my Hometown Dr Andrew David Jackson (SOAS, University of London) Date: 12 October 2012 Time: 5:15 PM Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings Room: G50 Abstract Pak Kwangsu’s To the Starry Island (Kŭ … [Read More]
October Events 2012
Here are the events I know of for October: Film This month the KCC focuses on Im Kwon-taek, with a 15 film retrospective at the BFI and the ICA, with a Q&A or conversation with the revered director himself at both venues The BFI London Film Festival has six Korean films, including Nameless Gangster (Yoon … [Read More]
In Between Days (방황의 날들, 2006) review: frozen landscapes, tangled emotions
A meditative and thought-provoking film set in snowy Northern Canada which charts the inner turmoil of a girl struggling to come to terms with a new life in a new country, and navigating her changing feelings. In Between Days is beautifully filmed, superbly acted and expertly realised. [Read More]
The big London Im Kwon-taek retrospective – confirmed screening dates and times
There’s truly an over-indulgence in K-film over the next few weeks. In between the BFI London Film Festival which features no fewer than six Korean films, and the regular London Korean Film Festival at the beginning of November, we have an Im Kwon-taek retrospective, organised by the KCC in collaboration with the BFI and the … [Read More]
Sanghyun Kim solo exhibition at Mokspace
Sanghyun Kim’s intricate work created by burning incense on paper recently featured in a group show at Mokspace. He now gets a two-week solo show at the same venue: Sanghyun Kim solo exhibition Mokspace Gallery, 33 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH Exhibition Dates : 2 Oct – 15 Oct 2012 Opening Hours : 11am – … [Read More]
Lee Kangwook: Invisible Space, at HADA Vyner Street
After a brief showing at Asia House in August, Lee Kangwook has a slightly longer exhibition at HADA Vyner Street this month: Lee Kangwook: Invisible Space HADA CONTEMPORARY 4 – 26 OCTOBER 2012 Hada Contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Lee Kangwook (b.1976, South Korea). This exhibition aims to explore his artistic … [Read More]