Korean Film and Festivals

This insightful examination of film festivals reveals the significant role of Korean cinema in both local and global contexts. Korean Film and Festivals offers a comprehensive analysis.

This book delves into the various film festivals where Korean cinema holds a significant place, both domestically and internationally. It emphasizes the history, structure, and function of these festivals while providing an analysis of successful films showcased. By examining the role of Korean cinema in the context of global film festivals, the text reveals the unique cultural dynamics at play.

Korean Film and Festivals also explores the evolving relationship between film as a multi-media genre and the rapidly changing landscape of film festival cultures. The book addresses the shifting aesthetics of Korean cinema within a transcultural framework and analyzes historical continuities and discontinuities from multiple perspectives, including film and media studies, literary and cultural studies, and Korean and Japanese studies. This interdisciplinary approach enriches the understanding of Korean cinema's place in the global film industry.

Featuring contributions from leading scholars in international film and Korean cinema, along with interviews from industry professionals, this volume serves as an essential resource for students and researchers interested in Korean and Asian film studies. It highlights the reception of Korean cinema abroad, providing insights into production, distribution, and marketing strategies within an increasingly globalized context, making it a significant addition to the field of film studies.