Lee Joon-ik brings Korea's history to Mexico City screens

Opening the 'History and Memory' Special Exhibition at UNAM in Mexico

The Korean Cultural Center in Mexico, in collaboration with the Asia, Africa, and Oceania Research Program (PUEAAO) at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the National Film and Audiovisual School (ENAC), has held a special exhibition for Korean Film Month titled 'History and Memory.' Supported by the Korean Film Council, this event began on August 6 (local time) at the Manuel González Casanova Theater at UNAM in Mexico City and will continue for approximately one month until September 8.

Five films capturing Korean history, from 'The Book of Fish' to 'A Taxi Driver'

Five films capturing the flow of Korean history have been included in this special exhibition's screening list. The lineup includes director Lee Joon-ik's works 'The Book of Fish' (2021), 'Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet' (2016), and 'Anarchist from Colony' (2017), followed by director Jang Hoon's 'A Taxi Driver' (2017) and director Kim Hyun-seok's 'I Can Speak' (2017).

The screenings consist of the film presentation followed by expert commentary and a Guest Visit (GV) session with the audience. Korean studies experts from UNAM, along with film and Asian region experts, will participate to explain the historical context of the works and conduct Q&A sessions with the audience.

Min Su-yi, Director of the Korean Cultural Center, stated, "Since memory is a record of a society and a precious asset that must be passed down from generation to generation, I hope this screening series allows us to share and connect with the Mexican people through Korean history."