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Gunsan is a small fishing village where 500 Koreans and 77 Japanese lived. It will be the first planned city in Korea to gather strangers made for rice exploitation during Japanese colonial era. As Gunsan preserves the remnants of Japanese colonial rule, after liberation, the US military, and recently, factories of large corporations entered and closed down, national projects were carried out, and the country went through revival and decline. And the strangers in Gunsan live a new life, dreaming once again even in the ruins... (Source: HanCinema) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- עברית / עִבְרִית
- dansk
- Native Title: 군산전기
- Also Known As: Gunsanjeongi
- Genres: Documentary
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Jazz of the City
This documentary has the quality of a feature film, with many artistic details added to enrich the viewing experience. The movie tells the story of the city of Gunsan, a port city located on the western coast of South Korea. We hear a little bit about its history, but only as much as needed to serve as background for life there today. The main part of the film consists of short interviews with people about their experience living in this city. There is also a bit of music, well integrated into the film.Everything contributes to the movie except, in my opinion, the foreign body artist who wants to touch and spiritually connect with the city through her movements. She appeared to me as a foreign presence, but now when I think about it, she actually represents the influence of foreign culture on Gunsan. And like her, I would now like to visit and explore the city myself, hoping to find a hidden/forgotten pearl somewhere.
At the end, the movie lacks a bit of clear messaging. It feels like we are missing a conclusion about the city’s future. I still don’t know: is Gunsan reviving, or is it sinking deeper into slumber?
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