A Violent Prosecutor
검사외전
K-Cinema Screening & Social:
Thursdays, April 13 & 27 @
6:30 pm
Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Appetizer reception & social at 6pm!
Byun Jae-wook (Hwang Jung-min) is a hotheaded prosecutor, respected for his dogged pursuit of the truth and notorious for his aggressive investigations. When a small-time criminal he interrogated is found dead, all evidence points to Jae-wook, who receives a 15-year sentence. Five years on, Jae-wook practically runs the prison from inside when he meets a young fraudster, Chi-won (Kang Dong-won), with information about Jae-wook's botched case. The unlikely partners devise a scheme to free them both, but can they trust one another long enough to make their case?
Watch the theatrical trailer!
Screened at the
Fantasia International Film Festival, New York Asian Film Festival, London Korean Film Festival, Frankfurt Korean Film Festival, and Shanghai International Film Festival, director Lee Il-hyung's A Violent Prosecutor (2016) is a prime example of the modern Korean crime film, with a comedy twist and two of the industry's hottest actors.
In Korean with English subtitles, 126 min. For mature audiences.
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Filmfest DC: Highlight on Korean Films
April 22, 23, 25, 29
Landmark's E Street Cinema (555 11th St NW)
Now in its 31st year, Filmfest DC celebrates over three decades of presenting thousands of new films to Washington, DC in an 11-day festival comprised of 70-80 new and significant films. This year FIlm fest DC highlights Korean cinema with two notable films: The Net, from legendary director Kim Ki-duk, has been well received at prestigious film festivals internationally (April 23, 25). Train to Busan, directed by Yeon Sang-ho, is an entertaining zombie apocalypse thriller (April 22, 29). Details and tickets here.
Space: Photography and Installation by Four Korean Artists
On view April 7 - 28
Korean Cultural Center (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW)
The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. proudly presents Space, a new exhibition of photography and installation works by four contemporary Korean artists that embraces the real, virtual, and imagined spaces crowding modern, technology-infused societies. On view April 7 - 28, Space comprises 20 perspective-bending works by Daniel Kyong, Eunkyung Lee, In Sun Jang and Kwang Chan Song. Details here.
2017 Season OnStage Korea: Baraji
Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Jack Morton Auditorium at George Washington University (805 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052)
The KCC presents the 2nd Showcase of the OnStage Korea 2017 Season featuring the Korean traditional music ensemble Baraji performing Beasohn: Song of Prayer and other signature works from their debut album. Deep emotion, time-honored tradition, and modern flair converge in the moving, life-affirming music of Baraji. With the launch of OnStage Korea in March, this second showcase will continue to celebrate the richness and diversity of Korean performing arts in Washington, D.C.
Details and RSVP here
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2017 Pyeongchang Special Music and Art Festival
August 10-14, 2017
City of Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, Korea
As a legacy event of 2013 Winter Special Olympics in Pyeongchang, PSMF this annual global music & art festival for people with intellectual disabilities is t
he sole such festival in the world. It offers plenty of opportunities to dance, sing, chat, perform, make global friends and unforgettable moments, with inspirational performances, activities, and messages to change the world. More information here.
*Upcoming and local events are not necessarily sponsored by or affiliated with the Korean Cultural Center. Know of an upcoming Korea-related event? Email AWOJ@koreaembassy.org to let us know.
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The
Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea
is dedicated to promoting understanding of Korea and Korean culture, and to strengthening Korea-US ties through art exhibitions, performances, educational programs, partnerships, and support for local events in the Capital area. The KCC also distributes free informational materials about Korea and manages
www.KoreaCultureDC.org
. Walk-in guests are welcome Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
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Korean Cultural Center
Washington, D.C.
2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Public Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 am-noon & 1:30 - 5:30 pm
*except national holidays
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