Curated by Courtisane
Gajok Chosanghwa (My Family Portrait) – Kim Young-Jo
67’, 2007 (KR)
Spurred on by the loss of hair, Director Kim begins a journey of discovery into more than just his genetic make up. As he delves into his family origins, his investigations uncover more than he expects. This family portrait deals with the complexity of relationships and how our perceptions impact our life story. Kim candidly shares with us his feelings, resentments and questions as he learns more about the enigma that is his family. This autobiographical detective story also manages to discrimplications involved in a Korean society opening itself up to the West.
WYSPA – Tae-young Park
49’, 2004 (KR)
Right in the middle of a tiny island in Korea called Jah Wol-Do is an asylum for elderly people run by a Christian foundation. A 34 year old epileptic woman lives among the old people. Abandoned there by her family, she is placed in the care of the priest, who is more concerned by the escape of some black goats or the effectiveness of the symbol of the cross. She is bored, hurts herself and wants to leave, but cannot, and she is not sure if she is satisfied with a helmet. This strange community gradually mixes the plots…
