Rétrospective Cinéma Coréen

This first retrospective of Korean cinema features 8 films with original, universal and visionary themes, representative of today's societal issues. From slapstick to drama, thrillers to more intimate films, there's something for everyone. From the 1960s heritage film The Handmaid's Maid by Kim Ki Young to more recent films, there's something for everyone, from laughter to reflection, thrills to emotion.

This retrospective of Korean cinema, organised with Le Mans École Coréenne and Le Royal, illustrates part of the country's history. Born under Japanese occupation, it was a symbol of resistance before being controlled and censored. With the arrival of democracy in 1987, Korean cinema gained in freedom and ambition, asserting itself on the international scene thanks to major auteurs and a dynamic industry. Korean cinema, once forced into silence, now speaks to the whole world.

Korean culture reflects the deep-seated aspirations of a society in search of its bearings, and in the throes of cultural change. Korean cinema, with its tormented history, inspires and provokes deep reflection on our own relationship with social cohesion, and fuels debate.

Programme:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly by Kim Jee-Woon - opening film, with social time (Korean specialities on offer) in the lobby from 7pm.
I Met the Devil by Kim Jee Won
A girl at my door by July Jung
Mademoiselle by Park Chang Wook
Last Train to Busan by Yeon Sang Ho - closing film
Jiburo by Lee Jung Hyang for Young Audiences (from age 8)
Poetry by Lee Chang-Dong
The Handmaid by Kim Ki-Young

Parasite by Bong-Joon Ho: single screening on Thursday 2 October at Le Royal MJC Ronceray (409 avenue Félix Geneslay, Le Mans)

Means of payment

• Credit card
• Holiday vouchers

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