Korean Cultural Center New York K-Film Series: Beyond Liberation

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The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents K-Film Series: Beyond Liberation, special film screenings commemorating the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation. This event explores the artistic achievements and historical journey of Korean cinema over the past eight decades.

The program features a wide-ranging selection of films—from timeless classics preserved by the Korean Film Archive to internationally acclaimed works, including those recognized in The New York Times’ list of “THE 100 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21st CENTURY.”

*All films are in Korean with English subtitles

Lineup:

Harbin (하얼빈) (Opening Film)
Friday, August 15, 7:30 PM
* Opening Reception starts at 6:00 PM
Light refreshments will be served starting at 6:00 PM, with alcoholic beverages courtesy of SWRL, before the screening.

Old Boy (올드 보이)
Saturday, August 16, 4:30 PM
* The New York Times’ list of “THE 100 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21st CENTURY”

Hurrah For Freedom (자유만세)
Sunday, August 17, 4:30 PM

Memories of Murder (살인의 추억)
Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 PM
* The New York Times’ list of “THE 100 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21st CENTURY”

Dongju: The Portrait of A Poet (동주)
Friday, August 22, 7:00 PM

A Public Prosecutor and A Teacher (검사와 여선생)
Saturday, August 23, 4:30 PM

Past Lives (패스트 라이브즈)
Sunday, August 24, 4:30 PM
* The New York Times’ list of “THE 100 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21st CENTURY”

Parasite (기생충)
Wednesday, August 27, 7:00 PM
* The New York Times’ list of “THE 100 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21st CENTURY”

A Hometown in Heart (마음의 고향)
Thursday, August 28, 7:00 PM

Phantom (유령) (Closing Film)
Friday, August 29, 7:00 PM

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