with

Ahn Sung-ki

 

moderated by Hyangsoon Yi, University of Georgia.

 

6:00 PM-7:00 PM ♦ Registration and Reception
7:00 PM-8:30 PM ♦ Discussion and Q&A

The Korea Society
950 Third Avenue, Eighth Floor, New York City
(Building entrance on SW corner of Third Avenue and 57th Street)

Ahn Sung-ki, the “people’s actor” of Korea, will speak about his long and rich acting career as well as his own life story that very nearly coincides with the history of contemporary Korean cinema. Given his experience as a veteran actor who has appeared in an exceptionally wide range of genres and roles, Ahn is uniquely qualified to provide an insider's perspective on the remarkable evolution of South Korean cinema from its fumbling beginnings into one of the most vibrant cultural forces in Asia. From his vantage point as president of the Korean Actors’ Guild, Ahn also will address the relationship between actors and the national film industry, inter-Asian cinematic projects, and the “globalization” of Korean cinema.

This discussion, part of the New York Korean Film Festival 2008 (August 22-31), will be followed by a reception.


(Walk-in registration will incur an additional charge of $5)
For more information or to register for the program, contact Yuni Cho at (212) 759-7525, ext. 323 or email.

 

Tour organized by Hyangsoon Yi, with the generous support of the Korea Foundation.

 

Co-sponsored by yKAN