Jeonju film fest announces 10 indie films in Korean competition, all tackling social problems
Posted : 2021-03-12 17:01
By Kwak Yeon-soo
Jeonju International Film Festival organizers announced on Friday 10 feature films that will compete in the Korean Competition category this year. The list, selected from 108 submissions, includes eight fictional films and two documentaries. The current trend of Korea s independent films is sharply observing and tackling social problems and taboos. The 10 selections expose injustice or the absurdity of society, and show support for the marginalized, said Moon Seok, the programmer of the JIFF.
Among the lineup of finalists, Awoke, by Jung Jae-ik and Seo Tae-soo, and Corydoras, by Ryu Hyung-seok, depict the lives of disabled people. Coming to You, by Byun Gyu-ri is a documentary that features LGBTQ issues.