Worlds of Korean Cinema

This class covers the major themes and eras of South Korean filmmaking from the post-1945 era to the present. We will pay attention to issues of colonialism, national division, civil war, military dictatorships, the democratic movement, and globalization. We will investigate not only the major genres of South Korean cinema, but also the increased recognition throughout the world of such renowned Korean auteurs as Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho.