Sejong Institute - Korean Film Festival
Program:
2/19 (Wednesday) - Capitol Dahlem - OmU
베테랑 Veteran (Ryoo Seung-wan, 2015) 2 hour 3 minutes
This film tells the story of a righteous police officer taking on the corrupt and powerful conglomerates that dominate South Korean society. Set in the bustling cityscape of Seoul, Veteran vividly portrays the conflict between justice and corporate power, reflecting contemporary South Korean issues of economic disparity and corporate corruption.
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan (The Unjust, Escape from Mogadishu)
Cast: Hwang Jung-min (as Detective Seo Do-cheol), Yoo Ah-in (as Jo Tae-oh, the chaebol heir), Yoo Hae-jin (as Jo Tae-oh’s manager)
Talk Session:
Join Kang Hye Jeong, CEO of Filmmaker R&K, for an insightful discussion on how Veteran portrays South Korean society and uncover behind-the-scenes stories about the filmmaking process.
2/20 (Thursday) - Capitol Dahlem - OmU
베테랑 Veteran 2: I, the Executioner (Ryoo Seung-wan, 2024) 1 hour 58 minutes
Premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Veteran 2 follows a team of dedicated detectives as they tirelessly fight crime.
When the mysterious death of a professor is linked to previous murder cases, the nation is thrown into chaos by the presence of a serial killer. As detectives begin their investigation, the criminal taunts them by releasing online videos announcing their next victim, further escalating public fear. To crack the case, Detective Seo Do-cheol recruits rookie officer Park Sun-woo, and the investigation takes an unexpected turn…
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Jung Hae-in, and more
Talk Session:
Join Kang Hye Jeong, CEO of Filmmaker R&K, as she delves into the societal issues depicted in Veteran 2 and shares insights from the production process.
2/21 (Friday) - Capitol Dahlem - OmU
그들도 우리처럼 Black Republic (Park Kwang-su, 1990) 1 hour 40 minutes
This film provides a powerful depiction of South Korea's social struggles in the 1990s, set in a coal-mining town facing the threat of closure. It addresses pressing issues such as economic hardship, social inequality, and the democratization movement, portraying the realities of working-class communities.
Synopsis:
While on the run from authorities for leading pro-democracy protests, college student Tae-hoon (Moon Sung-keun) takes refuge in a declining coal town, working as a laborer and meeting a variety of characters. Sung-chul (Park Joong-hoon), the son of the factory owner, behaves like a tyrant, mistreating workers and exploiting women. Meanwhile, Young-sook (Shim Hye-jin), a hostess at a local bar, grows weary of Sung-chul’s abuse and finds solace in Tae-hoon. However, as Tae-hoon’s past catches up to him, he is eventually arrested, leading the story to an intense climax.
Director: Park Kwang-su
Cast: Moon Sung-keun (as Tae-hoon), Park Joong-hoon (as Sung-chul), Shim Hye-jin (as Young-sook)
Talk Session:
Engage in an in-depth discussion with Director Park Kwang-su, Chairman of the Busan International Film Festival, about the historical context of the film and its compelling characters.
Admission is free, and no prior registration is required.
We look forward to your participation!
Zeit & Ort
19.02.2025 - 21.02.2025
Capitol Dahlem
Thielallee 36,
14195 Berlin
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