ARCHIVE November2022
KOREA RISES
TIn “KOREA RISES,” Beverly Andrews explores South Korea’s remarkable cultural ascent, spotlighting the K-Music Festival and the Victoria and Albert Museum’s “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” exhibition in London. The review highlights Jaram Lee’s innovative Pansori adaptation of Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea, symbolizing the nation’s resilience. Through vivid imagery and personal reflections, the piece underscores South Korea’s transformation into a global cultural powerhouse.
Stranger at the Gate
Stranger at the Gate tells the true story of a former U.S. Marine who planned a deadly attack on a mosque—only to be transformed by the compassion of the very people he sought to kill. Directed by Joshua Seftel, this gripping short documentary explores radicalization, redemption, and the power of human connection to heal even the most broken lives.
¿Reflejan la realidad nacional París y Londres?
París y Londres fascinan al mundo, pero ¿reflejan realmente la vida de sus países? Un viaje entre luces y sombras en dos capitales que esconden profundas fracturas sociales.
Olympe de Gouges: feminista y antiesclavista
Olympe de Gouges, revolucionaria y pionera del feminismo moderno, defendió la igualdad de derechos entre mujeres y hombres durante la Revolución Francesa. Autora de la Declaración de los Derechos de la Mujer y de la Ciudadana, fue guillotinada en 1793 por desafiar el orden establecido y exigir justicia social.
Toronto International Film Festival
The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival reaffirms its status as the industry’s most commercially influential showcase, spotlighting powerful stories from around the globe. From the absurdist Ukrainian road trip Luxembourg, Luxembourg to the solemn resilience of Liturgy of Anti-Tank Obstacles and the profound cultural tragedy of Elesin Oba, TIFF once again proves that cinema remains a vital lens through which to understand a changing world.