Created by the Korean Film Council, the 22-book Korean Film Directors series offers deep insight into key directors in Korean film, figures who are not only broadening the range of art and creativity found in Korean-produced commercial films but also gaining increasingly strong footholds in international markets.
Please note that due to supply, some sets may be missing one or two volumes. No further discounts will be offered, however – KRW 99,000 is already a steal. If more than five are missing from the set, however, we may adjust the price.
AROUND THE WEB
A miscellany of high-quality hyperlinks from the week, courtesy of SEOUL editor-in-chief Robert Koehler.
The French original team for the musical âNotre Dame de Parisâ is visiting Korea for the second time since their first visit in 2005.âNotre Dame de Paris” is a French musical debuted on 1998 in Paris. The musical is based on Victor Hugoâs French novel, âHunchback of Notre-Dame.âThe musical is known for its dynamic choreography that incorporates modern dancing, acrobatic, ballet and break dancing. The musical numbers were written by Ricardo Cocciante, a well-known Italian composer, and the lyrics were written by Luc Plamondon, a French Canadian lyricist. Musical numbers âBelle,ââLe temps des cathedralsâ and âVivreâ are some of the songs beloved by many. For this tour, the original cast Matt Laurent will star as Quasimodo, Richard Charest as Gringoire and Robert Marrien as Frollo.
VENUE: Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts PERIOD: Jan. 15–Feb. 27 MORE INFO: T. 02-399-1111, www.sejongpac.or.kr ADMISSION: KRW 60,000–200,000 GETTING THERE: Gwanghwamun Station ê´í문ì (Line 5), Exit 8.
Prague, a Fortress in the Heart of Europe
Last year, the Museum of the City of Prague held an exhibition about the Seoul Fortress Wall, âSeoul has the City Walls.â As a return visit, the fortress wall of Prague is coming into Seoul. The fortress walls of Prague date back to the 10th century, when the early establishments of the Czech (known as Bohemia at the time) began to develop. Since then, the city walls have expanded in their scope and thickness as the Czech grew to be one of the most prominent states in Central Europe. In the exhibition, films, miniature models, graphics, original weapons and other artifacts will show how the fortifications of the capital city of the Czech Republic have been constructed and developed over the years. The exhibition will also be a good chance to compare the fortifications and landscapes of Seoul and Prague.
VENUE: Seoul Museum of History PERIOD: Thru Feb. 1 MORE INFO: T. 02-724-0274~6, www.museum.seoul.kr ADMISSION: Free GETTING THERE: Gwanghwamun Station ê´í문ì (Line 5), Exit 7.
The Swell Season
Folk rock duo The Swell Season will hold a special performance for Korean fans. The Swell Season is a project duo formed by guitarist and songwriter Glen Handsard and Czech musician Marketa Irglova. The two artists starred together in the musical film âOnce,â playing the two main characters. Most of the songs from the film were composed by Glen Hansard, and âFalling Slowly,â the title song of the original soundtrack, won many awards including an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The concert will take place around the same time as the premier for the musical âOnce,â which is a musical stage adaptation of the film. The project duo disbanded in 2009 after their last album, but have reunited once gain to hold this special performance for their Korean fans.
VENUE: Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts DATES: Jan. 10–11 MORE INFO: T. 02-563-0595, www.sejongpac.or.kr ADMISSION: KRW 66,000–132,000 GETTING THERE: Gwanghwamun Station ê´í문ì (Line 5), Exit 8.
Home, Where the Heart Is
Exhibition âHome, Where the Heart Isâ was inspired by a quote from a Korean architect, Chung Gi-young. He had once said, âWe simultaneously live in three kinds of houses: a house of memories where we spent our childhood, a house that we live in right now, and the dream house that we hope to live in someday.â Architects, installation artists, and painters inspired by the quote have interpreted âhomeâ according to these three types. In the exhibition, artists explore the array of memories, emotions and concepts the word âhomeâ brings about. At âGallery 1: Home I lived,â visitors will experience art that recalls home in our memory. At âGallery 2: Home I live,â visitors will encounter statistics and the reality of âhomeâ today. At âGallery 3: Home I dream,â visitors will get to experience examples of alternative homes.
VENUE: Arko Art Center PERIOD: Thru Feb. 15 MORE INFO: T. 02-760-4608, www.arkoartcenter.or.kr ADMISSION: Free GETTING THERE: Hyehwa Station ííì (Line 4), Exit 2.
RASKB Excursion: Winter Break in Gwangneung & Sanjeong Lake
A favorite “break the winter blahs” excursion, this will help to cure that feeling of “cabin fever”! The RAS prescription is to get out into the countryside and back in touch with nature. This excursion will take us to Gwangneung, the tomb of King Sejo and his queen, located near Seoul in a picturesque National Forest Reserve, and then on to the enchanting Sanjong Lake.
VENUE: Gyeonggi-do DATE: Jan. 25 MORE INFO: See this link. ADMISSION: KRW 55,000–66,000 GETTING THERE: See link above.
EVERYDAY KOREANS
Golden sunset at Kkotji Beach, Anmyeondo, Taean. Photographed by Robert Koehler.
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