2019 Korean Film Festival in Australia to celebrate 10 years of screening returns to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
2019 not only marks 100 years for Korean cinema, it is also the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, a historically defining moment in Korean history where the Korean people began a period of public displays of resistance against Japanese rule in the country.
The festival’s Sydney screening of A Resistance, the story of Yu Gwan-sun, a key pioneer of the movement was followed by a Q&A session with the film’s pivotal cast, including Director Joe Min-ho and Actors Ko Asung and Kim Ye-eun.
During the colonial rule of Japan, Koreans fought for independence at home and abroad. 17 years old, Yu Gwan-sun is imprisoned for being a key instigator of the March 1st Movement, a peaceful protest for Korea’s independence.
"Long Live Korean Independence. Hurrah!" sounds came from the prisoners, and the sound soon influences surrounding Koreans. A Resistance is the true story of patriotism, courage and undying strength displayed through a young liberated spirit.
SBS Korean had an interview to listen about the story of Yu Gwan-sun and women in Room 8 from Director Joe Min-ho, actress Ko Asung and Kim Ye-Eun for ‘A Resistance’ which has been invited to 2019 Korean Film Festival in Australia.
The full story is available on the podcast above.
