People of Different Cultures Observed from an Anthropological Perspective

Korean International Ethnographic Film Festival Online Screening from 9th to 11th

A film festival gathering ethnographic films will be held online for three days from the 9th to the 11th. It is the Korean International Ethnographic Film Festival (KIEFF) hosted by the Korean Society for Visual Anthropology. Ethnographic films are a form of documentary. They capture various natural environments and cultural lifestyles from an anthropological perspective. They explore the behavioral patterns and cultural customs of humans living in heterogeneous cultural environments.

KIEFF showcases seven works that have observed people from different cultures over a long period. These include "Bride of the Sea (2019)" by director Valentina Lanci (Norway), which highlights Italy's oldest fisherman; "People Who Save Lives (2019)" by director Riki Rahadi (Indonesia), about a volunteer ambulance crew; and "Choua-Choua (2018)" by director Robi Layo (Cameroon), depicting people trying to overcome massacre trauma.

"Just Go Surfing (2019)" by director Jul Hesselbers (Netherlands) listens to the voices of female professional surfers, while "My Beloved Hometown (2020)" by director Hope Strickland (UK) explores the meaning of home through human relationships and memories. "Sky Village (2018)" by director Ramesh Holbole (India) examines human efforts to find water, and "Rain’s Missionary (2019)" by director Ximena Paz (Mexico) looks into the tradition of rainmaking rituals.

Jo Ildong, director of the Korean Society for Visual Anthropology, said, "These are carefully selected works from 436 films across 73 countries," adding, "Each will guide the audience into small yet magical everyday events."

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