Metropolis Report –
The three-day Korean Film Festival 2022 was launched on Wednesday at the National Museum Auditorium in the capital’s Shahbagh neighborhood, showcasing the excellence of internationally famous Korean films.
KM Khalid, the state minister for cultural affairs, attended the festival’s opening ceremony, which was hosted by the Korean Embassy.
Lee Jang-Keun, the South Korean ambassador to Bangladesh, and Md. Kamruzzaman, the director general of the National Museum, both spoke.
“Bangladesh and South Korea have many similarities in history, tradition and culture. Based on our similarities and strong diplomatic ties, cultural exchange between the two nations can be one of the means of strengthening mutual cooperation. And this festival is a testament to that,” Khalid said.
“2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and South Korea. To celebrate the occasion, cultural exchange between the two countries will be increased through special events.”
Khalid expressed deep grief over Halloween stampede in Seoul, the capital of South Korea on October 29. A one-minute silence was observed at the ceremony.
The embassy has selected these five films for this year’s festival from various genres of Korean films, including comedy, thriller, action and animation, which will reflect and showcase various aspects of Korean history, society and modern culture.
The festival began with “Escape from Mogadishu” at 6pm after the opening of the festival at the National Museum Auditorium.
Thursday, two movies will be screened at the festival – “Dude in Me” at 2pm and “The Battle of Zangsari” at 5pm. Friday, the festival will screen “Underdog” at 11am and “The Edge of Shadows” at 3pm.
