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| ▲ This photo, provided by the Seoul International Women's Film Festival, shows the opening film "Tove Jansson." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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| ▲ This photo, provided by the Seoul International Women's Film Festival, shows a scene from the documentary "After Metoo." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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| ▲ This photo, provided by the Seoul International Women's Film Festival, shows part of the movie "Take Care of My Cat." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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| ▲ This photo, provided by the Seoul International Women's Film Festival, shows the poster for the 23rd Seoul International Women's Film Festival. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The 23rd Seoul International Women's Film Festival, which came up with the catchphrase "See The World Through Women's Eyes" will be held at Megabox Sangam World Cup Stadium and the Oil Tank Culture Park starting on Aug. 26 until Sept. 1.
The purpose of making the slogan as "See The World Through Women's Eyes," was to support each other through the tough pandemic and suggest that everyone move forward strong and powerfully after reflecting on our surroundings and daily lives, according to the women's film festival.
During an online press conference on Tuesday, Park Kwang-soo, the chairman of the film selection committee, said, "We focused more on the core values that the Seoul International Women's Film Festival has created and maintained over the past 23 years and made efforts to expand the platform for communication."
The opening film "Tove," is a biographical film by Tove Jansson, the creator of the famous character "Moomin" and queer Finnish artist.
The "Discovery" competition section introduces the first or second feature films of Korean and foreign female directors. In this section, 12 feature films have been selected, including the documentary "#AfterMeToo," which looks back on the effects of the #MeToo movement in Korean society and proposes how to maintain its initial spirit.
It will screen 119 films from 27 countries in different competition sections such as "Asian Shorts," "I-Teens," "New Currents," "Queer Rainbow" and "Barrier Free Screening" for people with hearing loss.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its release, director Jeong Jae-eun has digitally remastered her debut film "Take Care of My Cat," which will also be screened in the festival. In addition, the special exhibition "SWAGGIN' LIKE DOONA," will screen seven films starring actress Bae Doona, including "Barking Dogs Never Bite" and "A Girl at My Door."
"The Landscape of Here in Now" section has also been established to reflect on the daily lives of contemporary women from an intimate feminist perspective. This year's theme is "A Place of Her Own," which focuses on the space where women occupy in films.
Out of the total screenings, 44 feature films and 22 short stories can be viewed on the online platform "Onfifn" (www.onfifn.com).
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