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Ideas Roadshow, China, Culturally Speaking: A Conversation with Michael Berry
directed by Howard Burton, 1965-; produced by Open Agenda Publishing; interview by Howard Burton, 1965-, in Ideas Roadshow (Toronto, ON: Open Agenda Publishing, 2016), 59 mins
Michael Berry, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Cultural Studies at UCLA and a world-renowned Chinese literary translator and film scholar takes us on a fascinating tour of modern Chinese film and literature, highlighting the similarities and differences between the Chinese cultural industry and that of the West.
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directed by Howard Burton, 1965-; produced by Open Agenda Publishing; interview by Howard Burton, 1965-, in Ideas Roadshow (Toronto, ON: Open Agenda Publishing, 2016), 59 mins
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Michael Berry, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Cultural Studies at UCLA and a world-renowned Chinese literary translator and film scholar takes us on a fascinating tour of modern Chinese film and literature, highlighting the similarities and differences between the Chinese cultural industry and that of the West.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Open Agenda Publishing
Author / Creator
Howard Burton, 1965-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Open Agenda Publishing
Series
Ideas Roadshow
Person Discussed
Michael Berry
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Copyright © 2016 Open Agenda Publishing
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Ruoma de shi qi sui
directed by Zhang Jiarui, 1958-; performed by Zhigang Yang, fl. 2003, Min Li, fl. 2003 and Linyuan Shu, fl. 2003 (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 29 mins
When Ruo Ma Was Seventeen illustrates the perspectives and fantasies of young people towards love. Ruo Ma, a girl from the Xiani tribe, lives with her grandmother since childhood. Fantasising about the world outside, Ruo Ma wants to visit the city but has no money. She meets Ming, a photographer, who helps her ear...
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directed by Zhang Jiarui, 1958-; performed by Zhigang Yang, fl. 2003, Min Li, fl. 2003 and Linyuan Shu, fl. 2003 (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 29 mins
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When Ruo Ma Was Seventeen illustrates the perspectives and fantasies of young people towards love. Ruo Ma, a girl from the Xiani tribe, lives with her grandmother since childhood. Fantasising about the world outside, Ruo Ma wants to visit the city but has no money. She meets Ming, a photographer, who helps her earn money by getting her to pose in her tribal costume with the tourists. But soon Ming has to leave. Screened at the Berlin Internationa...
When Ruo Ma Was Seventeen illustrates the perspectives and fantasies of young people towards love. Ruo Ma, a girl from the Xiani tribe, lives with her grandmother since childhood. Fantasising about the world outside, Ruo Ma wants to visit the city but has no money. She meets Ming, a photographer, who helps her earn money by getting her to pose in her tribal costume with the tourists. But soon Ming has to leave. Screened at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Pusan International Film Festival.
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Date Written / Recorded
2010-10-10
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Zhigang Yang, fl. 2003, Min Li, fl. 2003, Linyuan Shu, fl. 2003
Contributor
Zhang Jiarui, 1958-
Author / Creator
Zhang Jiarui, 1958-, Zhigang Yang, fl. 2003, Min Li, fl. 2003, Linyuan Shu, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Chinese, Love, Adolescence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004. Used by permission of Zhang Jiarui.
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Tibet in Song
directed by Ngawang Choephel, fl. 2009; produced by Ngawang Choephel, fl. 2009, Guge Productions (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media), 1 hour 26 mins
Leaving Tibet after the Chinese invasion of 1950, director Ngawang Choephel was raised in India where he was surrounded by Tibetan refugees who instilled in him a love for traditional music. Returning to Tibet nearly forty years later as a musicologist, Choephel hoped to record what remained of Tibetan folk musi...
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directed by Ngawang Choephel, fl. 2009; produced by Ngawang Choephel, fl. 2009, Guge Productions (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media), 1 hour 26 mins
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Leaving Tibet after the Chinese invasion of 1950, director Ngawang Choephel was raised in India where he was surrounded by Tibetan refugees who instilled in him a love for traditional music. Returning to Tibet nearly forty years later as a musicologist, Choephel hoped to record what remained of Tibetan folk music. Confronted by the sounds of Chinese pop music and Communist propaganda, Choephel persisted in his efforts to preserve this native mu...
Leaving Tibet after the Chinese invasion of 1950, director Ngawang Choephel was raised in India where he was surrounded by Tibetan refugees who instilled in him a love for traditional music. Returning to Tibet nearly forty years later as a musicologist, Choephel hoped to record what remained of Tibetan folk music. Confronted by the sounds of Chinese pop music and Communist propaganda, Choephel persisted in his efforts to preserve this native musical history, only to be imprisoned by the Chinese government as a spy.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ngawang Choephel, fl. 2009, Guge Productions
Author / Creator
Ngawang Choephel, fl. 2009
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Speaker / Narrator
Ngawang Choephel, fl. 2009
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Folklore, Tibetan
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Center for Asian American Media
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湘女萧萧 = A Girl From Hunan
directed by Xie Fei, 1942- and U Lan, fl. 1986-1990; performed by Guan Zongxiang, fl. 1956-1995, Deng Xiaoguang, fl. 1988-1995 and Na Renhua, fl. 1979-2010 (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 34 mins
In 1900 a twelve-year-old girl, Xiaoxiao, comes to a mountain village to discover that her uncle has arranged a marriage with a boy who is still breast-fed at two. Strict clan rules govern all behaviors, and she becomes her husband's nanny (he must call her sister until he is old enough to marry her). In one scene...
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directed by Xie Fei, 1942- and U Lan, fl. 1986-1990; performed by Guan Zongxiang, fl. 1956-1995, Deng Xiaoguang, fl. 1988-1995 and Na Renhua, fl. 1979-2010 (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 34 mins
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In 1900 a twelve-year-old girl, Xiaoxiao, comes to a mountain village to discover that her uncle has arranged a marriage with a boy who is still breast-fed at two. Strict clan rules govern all behaviors, and she becomes her husband's nanny (he must call her sister until he is old enough to marry her). In one scene, the villagers are discussing a group of schoolgirls who are allowed to marry whomever they want, and who enjoy reading and a degree o...
In 1900 a twelve-year-old girl, Xiaoxiao, comes to a mountain village to discover that her uncle has arranged a marriage with a boy who is still breast-fed at two. Strict clan rules govern all behaviors, and she becomes her husband's nanny (he must call her sister until he is old enough to marry her). In one scene, the villagers are discussing a group of schoolgirls who are allowed to marry whomever they want, and who enjoy reading and a degree of freedom that Xiaoxiao longs for. Huagou, a local peasant, takes notice of Xiaoxiao, now sixteen and taking good care of six-year-old Chunguan, and a love affair begins with terrifying consequences. She knows the feudal values her community clings to, and watches them strip and drown a young widow who has been unfaithful to her husband. That woman's lover lives, albeit with broken legs. And what will happen to her? Adult
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Date Written / Recorded
2009-10-19
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Guan Zongxiang, fl. 1956-1995, Deng Xiaoguang, fl. 1988-1995, Na Renhua, fl. 1979-2010
Contributor
Xie Fei, 1942-, U Lan, fl. 1986-1990, Ye Xiaogang, 1955-
Author / Creator
Xie Fei, 1942-, U Lan, fl. 1986-1990, Guan Zongxiang, fl. 1956-1995, Deng Xiaoguang, fl. 1988-1995, Na Renhua, fl. 1979-2010
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Chinese, Economics, Social classes, Pregnancy, Arranged marriages, Courtship customs
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988 Used by permission of Xie Fei.
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益西卓玛 = Song of Tibet
directed by Xie Fei, 1942-; performed by Dawangdui, fl. 2000, Laqiong, fl. 2000 and Danzengzhuoga, fl. 2000 (China: Privately Published, 2000), 1 hour 43 mins
During her summer vacation, Dawa returned to Lhasa to see her grandparents. Unfortunately her grandfather was ill and dying. During this time, her grandmother, Yixi Zhuoma, told Dawa her love stories with three men. The first man in Yixi's life was Jiacuo, a strong mule boy from Kangba. At the same time Gongsa, t...
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directed by Xie Fei, 1942-; performed by Dawangdui, fl. 2000, Laqiong, fl. 2000 and Danzengzhuoga, fl. 2000 (China: Privately Published, 2000), 1 hour 43 mins
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During her summer vacation, Dawa returned to Lhasa to see her grandparents. Unfortunately her grandfather was ill and dying. During this time, her grandmother, Yixi Zhuoma, told Dawa her love stories with three men. The first man in Yixi's life was Jiacuo, a strong mule boy from Kangba. At the same time Gongsa, the young master of Luoga Garden, had fallen in love with Yixi. Jiacuo was not persuaded and eloped with Yixi and married her. Their mar...
During her summer vacation, Dawa returned to Lhasa to see her grandparents. Unfortunately her grandfather was ill and dying. During this time, her grandmother, Yixi Zhuoma, told Dawa her love stories with three men. The first man in Yixi's life was Jiacuo, a strong mule boy from Kangba. At the same time Gongsa, the young master of Luoga Garden, had fallen in love with Yixi. Jiacuo was not persuaded and eloped with Yixi and married her. Their marriage and Jiacuo's great energy brought Yixi a very happy and romantic time in her life. However, as a mule boy, Jiacuo was used to an unstable lifestyle, which drove Yixi back to Gongsa. During the 1950s, Gongsa fled with the Dalai Lama and took Yixi's youngest son with him, asserting that the son was his. In the meantime, Jiacuo could not tolerate Yixi's betrayal and decided to return to his hometown Kongba with his oldest daughter. Several years later, when Yixi got the news that Jiacuo was seriously ill, she immediately decided to begin her difficult and dangerous journey searching for her husband. During that difficult time, she met her old friend Songqiu Lama, who was her third man as well as her forever lover in her life. In their youth, they used to spend a lot of time together, and Songqiu taught Yixi how to write and sing. Unfortunately, they were separated after Songqiu became a monk. With the coming of the Cultural Revolution, Songqiu was forced to leave his temple and lived as an ordinary man again. This enabled him to accompany Yixi to continue her difficult journey. He also encouraged Yixi to return to her husband and he would like to go back to being a Lama again. Dawa sets out to find these men. Awards/Festivals: Won Golden Rooster for Best Music, Special Jury Prize for Acting and Directing, Nominated for Golden Rooster for Best Actress, Best Film, Best Screenplay 2000; Won Film of Merit and Best Director, Shanghai Film Critics Award 2000; Interfaith Award, St. Louis International Film Festival 2001.
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Date Written / Recorded
2000
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Dawangdui, fl. 2000, Laqiong, fl. 2000, Danzengzhuoga, fl. 2000
Contributor
Xie Fei, 1942-
Author / Creator
Xie Fei, 1942-, Dawangdui, fl. 2000, Laqiong, fl. 2000, Danzengzhuoga, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Tibetan, Romantic relationships
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 Used by permission of Xie Fei.
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花腰新娘 = Huayao Bride in Shangri-La
directed by Zhang Jiarui, 1958-; performed by Zhang Jingchu, 1980-, Xiaotian Yin, 1978- and Zheming Cui, fl. 2005 (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 27 mins
A-long comes from a long line of dragon dancers and is driven to prove his own worth. A pride to their town of Longphozai, his family has always observed cultural traditions and respected the village leaders -- unlike A-long's childhood sweetheart Fengmei. Wilful and rebellious, Fengmei is determined to be with A-...
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directed by Zhang Jiarui, 1958-; performed by Zhang Jingchu, 1980-, Xiaotian Yin, 1978- and Zheming Cui, fl. 2005 (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 27 mins
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A-long comes from a long line of dragon dancers and is driven to prove his own worth. A pride to their town of Longphozai, his family has always observed cultural traditions and respected the village leaders -- unlike A-long's childhood sweetheart Fengmei. Wilful and rebellious, Fengmei is determined to be with A-long even if it means flouting the Huayao tradition by joining A-long's dragon dance team. Her impulsive charisma drives the team into...
A-long comes from a long line of dragon dancers and is driven to prove his own worth. A pride to their town of Longphozai, his family has always observed cultural traditions and respected the village leaders -- unlike A-long's childhood sweetheart Fengmei. Wilful and rebellious, Fengmei is determined to be with A-long even if it means flouting the Huayao tradition by joining A-long's dragon dance team. Her impulsive charisma drives the team into numerous fixes and repeatedly brings the wrath of the village elder down upon a frustrated, confused A-long. But with a major dragon dance competition approaching, can A-long and Fengmei learn to balance their love with their cultural traditions? Or will they be forced to sacrifice one for the other? This lighthearted comedy deftly intertwines traditional Huayao song, dress and dance to illustrate the role of historical tradition in modern young love, and shot with brilliant scenery of China's countryside. Awards: Nominated 2005 Golden Rooster Best Actress, Won 11th Huabiao Best Feature Film Award, Won 11th Huabiao Best Newcomer Award, Won 12th Beijing Undergraduates Film Festival Best Actress.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Zhang Jingchu, 1980-, Xiaotian Yin, 1978-, Zheming Cui, fl. 2005
Contributor
Zhang Jiarui, 1958-
Author / Creator
Zhang Jiarui, 1958-, Zhang Jingchu, 1980-, Xiaotian Yin, 1978-, Zheming Cui, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Huayao, Social dances, Cultural identity, Town life, Tai Ya
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 Used by permission of Zhang Jia Rui
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香魂女
directed by Xie Fei, 1942-; performed by Baoguo Chen, fl. 1981-2010, Yujuan Wu, 1965- and Gaowa Siqin, 1949- (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 45 mins
The men in a rural Chinese village make secret plans to watch sex and action films from Hong Kong. As the story unfolds it becomes clear that the little village can provide more scandalous and juicy materials than any filmmaker can dream up. The story centers around Xiang, her lazy and abusive alcoholic husband,...
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directed by Xie Fei, 1942-; performed by Baoguo Chen, fl. 1981-2010, Yujuan Wu, 1965- and Gaowa Siqin, 1949- (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 45 mins
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The men in a rural Chinese village make secret plans to watch sex and action films from Hong Kong. As the story unfolds it becomes clear that the little village can provide more scandalous and juicy materials than any filmmaker can dream up. The story centers around Xiang, her lazy and abusive alcoholic husband, and their mom-and-pop sesame oil making business.
Date Written / Recorded
2009-10-19
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Baoguo Chen, fl. 1981-2010, Yujuan Wu, 1965-, Gaowa Siqin, 1949-
Contributor
Xie Fei, 1942-
Author / Creator
Xie Fei, 1942-, Baoguo Chen, fl. 1981-2010, Yujuan Wu, 1965-, Gaowa Siqin, 1949-
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Chinese, Marriage, Relationships, Town life
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1993 Used by permission of Xie Fei.
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군용열차
directed by Seo Gwang Je, fl. 1938; performed by Ye-bong Mun, fl. 1938, Jushiro Kobayashi, fl. 1933 and Eun-gi Dog, fl. 1938 (South Korea: Korean Film Archive), 1 hour 7 mins
In 1937, as the Japan-China war intensified, and the Japanese military occupied Chosun (old Korea), this film emerged as a pro-Japanese government-sponsored film. A tale of espionage driven by love, Military Train centers on the friendship between two young Korean men, Jeom-yong and Won-jin. Won-jin is in love wi...
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directed by Seo Gwang Je, fl. 1938; performed by Ye-bong Mun, fl. 1938, Jushiro Kobayashi, fl. 1933 and Eun-gi Dog, fl. 1938 (South Korea: Korean Film Archive), 1 hour 7 mins
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In 1937, as the Japan-China war intensified, and the Japanese military occupied Chosun (old Korea), this film emerged as a pro-Japanese government-sponsored film. A tale of espionage driven by love, Military Train centers on the friendship between two young Korean men, Jeom-yong and Won-jin. Won-jin is in love with Jeom-yong's sister and wants to free her from her miserable, degrading hostess job, but it will take money to extricate herself from...
In 1937, as the Japan-China war intensified, and the Japanese military occupied Chosun (old Korea), this film emerged as a pro-Japanese government-sponsored film. A tale of espionage driven by love, Military Train centers on the friendship between two young Korean men, Jeom-yong and Won-jin. Won-jin is in love with Jeom-yong's sister and wants to free her from her miserable, degrading hostess job, but it will take money to extricate herself from work that has left her in debt to her employer. When a Chinese spy approaches Won-jin and seduces him with the cash he needs, Won-jin divulges secret information about the military train, secrets that he gains from spying on Jeom-yong who drives the military train. After Won-jin leaks the information, he is pricked with guilt and this leads to his trying to undo what he has tragically set in motion. The film was released to coincide with the mobilization of military troops soon after the start of the Sino-Japanese war and to promote the importance of the military mission of the railroad to transport the troops. Along with Homeless Angel (Jib-eobsneun cheonsa), Story of Sim-chung (Sim Cheongjeon), and Fisherman's Fire (Eohwa), it is one of just four films from the 1930s whose existence in Korea has been verified.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Ye-bong Mun, fl. 1938, Jushiro Kobayashi, fl. 1933, Eun-gi Dog, fl. 1938
Contributor
Seo Gwang Je, fl. 1938
Author / Creator
Seo Gwang Je, fl. 1938, Ye-bong Mun, fl. 1938, Jushiro Kobayashi, fl. 1933, Eun-gi Dog, fl. 1938
Date Published / Released
1938
Publisher
Korean Film Archive
Topic / Theme
Korean, Romantic relationships, Bribery, Treason, Military occupation
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1938 Used by permission of Korean Film Archive.
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내시 = Eunuch
directed by Lee Doo-yong, 1942-; performed by Kung-won Nam, 1934-, Mi-suk Lee, 1960- and Ahn Sung-kee, 1952- (South Korea: Privately Published), 1 hour 49 mins
In this dark and sexy South Korean tragedy, Director Lee Doo Yong intertwines numerous lives from a 16th century palace to illustrate power-hungry people trapped by cruel, defunct laws. When a puppet emperor seizes power to satisfy his sexual desires, a beautiful servant girl finds herself elevated to the rank of...
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directed by Lee Doo-yong, 1942-; performed by Kung-won Nam, 1934-, Mi-suk Lee, 1960- and Ahn Sung-kee, 1952- (South Korea: Privately Published), 1 hour 49 mins
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In this dark and sexy South Korean tragedy, Director Lee Doo Yong intertwines numerous lives from a 16th century palace to illustrate power-hungry people trapped by cruel, defunct laws. When a puppet emperor seizes power to satisfy his sexual desires, a beautiful servant girl finds herself elevated to the rank of first concubine. Unwilling at first, she savors her newfound status and ambitiously seeks to rise higher. Meanwhile, as the emperor's c...
In this dark and sexy South Korean tragedy, Director Lee Doo Yong intertwines numerous lives from a 16th century palace to illustrate power-hungry people trapped by cruel, defunct laws. When a puppet emperor seizes power to satisfy his sexual desires, a beautiful servant girl finds herself elevated to the rank of first concubine. Unwilling at first, she savors her newfound status and ambitiously seeks to rise higher. Meanwhile, as the emperor's commands grow perverse and harsh, a young concubine and her noble lover attempt to flee. But not only must they face the concubine's ruthless and power-hungry father, they must also deal with the armed palace guards. Behind the brilliant robes, idyllic scenery and tranquil music, palace officials scheme and servants grovel to make the best of unyielding social laws. Eunuch paints a political and bloody image of a feudal South Korean palace characterized by powerless lives and deaths. Festivals: Toronto Film Festival 1987.
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Date Written / Recorded
2009-10-18
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Kung-won Nam, 1934-, Mi-suk Lee, 1960-, Ahn Sung-kee, 1952-
Contributor
Lee Doo-yong, 1942-
Author / Creator
Lee Doo-yong, 1942-, Kung-won Nam, 1934-, Mi-suk Lee, 1960-, Ahn Sung-kee, 1952-
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Korean, Sexuality
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1986 Used by permission of Lee Doo Yong.
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미몽
directed by Yang Ju Nam (South Korea: Korean Film Archive), 48 mins
Before World War II, modern Seoul in the thirties was an urban landscape of cafes, hotels, and show rooms, presented compellingly (and clearly under Japanese colonial governance). A vain housewife, drawn to such places, desires a life free from traditional chores and wifely obligations. She rejects her bird in a...
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directed by Yang Ju Nam (South Korea: Korean Film Archive), 48 mins
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Before World War II, modern Seoul in the thirties was an urban landscape of cafes, hotels, and show rooms, presented compellingly (and clearly under Japanese colonial governance). A vain housewife, drawn to such places, desires a life free from traditional chores and wifely obligations. She rejects her bird in a cage status and is expelled from her home by her husband Seon-yong. Abandoning her young daughter Jeong-hee, Ae-soon moves into a hot...
Before World War II, modern Seoul in the thirties was an urban landscape of cafes, hotels, and show rooms, presented compellingly (and clearly under Japanese colonial governance). A vain housewife, drawn to such places, desires a life free from traditional chores and wifely obligations. She rejects her bird in a cage status and is expelled from her home by her husband Seon-yong. Abandoning her young daughter Jeong-hee, Ae-soon moves into a hotel with her lover Chang-geon, while her heartbroken daughter is encouraged by her father to go on with life. Ae-soon finds out that her lover is not rich at all but is a laundry worker. When he robs the hotel, Ae-soon turns him in. She then meets a fate that turns her life to darkness. One of the featured films in The Past Unearthed: The Second Encounter/ Collection of Chosun Films in the 1930s, a boxed set, Sweet Dream is the earliest surviving Korean film, now restored.
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Date Written / Recorded
2009-10-19
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Yang Ju Nam
Author / Creator
Yang Ju Nam
Date Published / Released
1936
Publisher
Korean Film Archive
Topic / Theme
Korean, Crime, Relationships, Gender roles, Broken relationships, Urban life
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1936 Used by permission of Korean Film Archive.
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