KCC (Korean Cultural Centre, UK) Screenings.
The people of the UK have been blessed with the very impressive Korean Culture Centre that resides in the heart of London, Trafalgar Square. Since its opening at the end of January, it has already hosted a number of screenings. There is also a reference library, which allows you to watch Korean films in the centre on their 23" Samsung TVs. But, you need to register so please refer to their guidlines
The Korean Cultural Centre is open Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm and Saturday 11am -5pm and for a map, please click here. You can also find more information on the Korean Centre by going to their website.
I do endeavor to list all their screenings, but I never find the time to cover them all. However, I will try and cover the vast majority of them.
Thursday 26 August 2010, 7pm, Korean Cultural Centre
Lovers in Woomukbaemi / 우묵배미의 사랑
Starring: Park Joong-hoon, Choi Myoung-gil
Running Time: 118 min
Certificate: 18 (Korea)
Synopsis
The final film is one rarely seen in the UK, Lovers in Woomukbaemi. A different type of film compared to Jang Sun-woo’s previously screened in this retrospective, Lovers has far more of a comedic touch to the subject. Situated in a small town in South Korean it centres on a clothes factory manager and the triangular relationship between himself, his insatiably jealous and violent wife and one of his employees. Each character helps to represent that thoughts, feelings and humour of the lower class at the time. A hugely funny film yet not any less important than any of Jang Sun-woo’s other films.
Source: KCC website
As above states, this is the last film of the Jang Sung-woo series, so please get down to KCC and catch this rare opportunity to see this little gem.
Location of screening: Multi-purpose hall, Korean Cultural Centre UK, Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, LONDON, WC2N 5BW
Booking information: Booking is essential by either calling +44 (0)20 7004 2600 or by email at info@kccuk.org.uk