‘피도 눈물도 없는’ 8인8색 악녀들이 온다

Eight women from different eras and genres will be featured at the 28th Seoul International Women's Film Festival, opening on the 20th. The festival will explore the concept of 'the wicked woman' through various films, showcasing how the stereotype of such women has evolved in society. The special segment 'Wild or Evil: The Social Studies of the Wicked Woman' will display eight films, including Pier Paolo Pasolini's Medea (1969), Alice Diop's 'Distemper' (2022), and Jussi Kannus's 'Influence of Women' (1974).

The festival will also highlight four female Japanese directors, including Hanamura Sachiko, Yoko Harama, Yukio Ohara, and Son Myung-A, with seven of their representative and debut works. The film chosen for this edition is Kim Ji-mi, a notable figure in Korean cinema, who passed away last year. Her works, such as 'Flower of Flesh and Blood' (1965), 'The Body's Promise' (1965), and 'Ticket' (1986), will be screened.

The festival will also explore the relationship between artists and the audience through a special session led by international artists. The opening film is the resilient spirit of women depicted in the Yemeni film 'Checkpoint'. The 28th Seoul International Women's Film Festival will run until the 26th at the Me-gap Box Shinchon and Korean Film Archive Cinema, presenting 121 films from 33 countries.