Film Festivals in Seoul

If you are one of those who are not travelling overseas and will stay in Korea during the month of July then look out for the film festivals in and around Seoul. One such festival is the third 'CGV Multicultural Film Festival' that has already kicked off on June 30th, 2011 and will conitune though July 13, 2011. The first film that was shown was India's "3 - idiots (2009)". A total of eight films from around the world as well as four homegrown works will be screened with English and Japanese subtitles at CGV Daehangno and CGV Guro. Organizers say the films were selected by quality and popularity, mostly from Asian and European countries.
The other movies are Germany's "The Hairdresser" (2010) to be shown on July 4th; Canadian-French “Incendies” (2010) to be shown on July 5th; Other works include “Oriume” (Japan, 2002), “Sarah’s Key” (France, 2010) and “Griff the Invisible” (Australia, 2010).

Korean films include the romantic comedy “Finding Mr. Destiny” (2010), “Late Autumn” (2010), which was shown at the Berlin Film Festival this year, an action thriller “The Man from Nowhere” (2010) and “Haunters” (2010).

Ticket ranges between 8,000 KRW (8USD) on weekdays and 9,000 KRW (9 USD) on weekends! Foreigners will get a 2,000 KRW of additonal discount.

CGV Daehangno is located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
CGV Guro is located through the exit that leads to AK Plaza of Guro Station on subway line 1. For more details visit:www.cgv.co.kr.

Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) is a representative event in Bucheon, a mecca of visual culture that encompasses movies, cartoons and games. As one of the most dynamic and energetic film festivals in the nation, PiFan has, over the last 10 years or so, garnered support of the movie goers both at home and from abroad. At PiFan, visitors can watch movies of various genres and of controversial topics, and attend discussions with film directors. The opening film is a Bollywood film - again - these are fast making neiche in the North Asian market. Besides the fact that 2011 is the year of India- Korea Relations and hence, a lot of exchanges in all generes are taking place.

The most interesting film for the young audience is going to be the screeing of the film 'Pretty Boy Terror Event Series' starring the boy band Super Junior. The film, to be released July 26, will premiere on the 20th July at the festival. After the screening, director Lee Kwon and cast members will hold a talk with the audience...




SUPER JUNIOR fans...go 4 it!

Date : Jul. 14, 2011 - Jul. 24, 2011
Venue: Bucheon Citizens’ Hall and City Hall, Bucheon CGV
Transportation: Songnae Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 2.Take Bus 16 or 70, and get off at the next stop.
Contact: +82-32-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)