The Seoul International Women’s Film Festival, Korea’s largest women’s film festival, will take place from August 22 to 28 at CGV Yeonnam, Hongdae, and Cinecube Gwanghwamun. This year’s slogan, “The Power of Laughter,” emphasizes the diverse power of laughter and supports those who persistently move forward.
This year, the festival received a record-breaking 3,581 submissions, including 808 domestic and 2,773 international films, offering a diverse showcase of women’s cinema. The festival will open with the French film The Disorder of My Life, directed by the late Sophie Fillières.
Key Sections
Feature Competition ‘Discovery’:
- The Last Woman on Earth (South Korea) by directors Yeom Moon-gyeong and Lee Jong-min
- The Skin of Spring (USA) by director India Donaldson
- The Kiss Captain Chronicles (Japan) by director Okada Shika, among others
Asian Shorts:
- Includes Please Be Quiet by South Korean director Lee Ga-eun and 19 other films from across Asia
iTeens:
- Showcasing Bravo by director Gam Ga-on and Flowers Bloom Under the Moonlight by director Lee Ye-won, among 5 selected works
The festival’s ambassador, actress Son Soo-hyun, known for her role in The Shepherd, will promote the event as the “Siwff Star.” The festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the diverse voices and stories of women filmmakers. We encourage everyone to join and enjoy the lineup.
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