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Umbrella

New Korean Cinema 2001 / Usan / South Korea 2000

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Synopsis

A lyrical geometry of feelings in which three umbrellas divide and connect the two main characters. Indifference and sorrow are expressed through a perfectly concise form in which things represent an invisible spirit. And so rain and an accidentally broken pot of orchids can bring a hope inexpressible in words.

About the film

12 min / Black & white, 35 mm

Director Yoo Chul Won / Screenplay Yoo Chul Won / Dir. of Photography Kim Yong Heung / Music Jung Suk Hee / Editor Kim Sun Min / Cast No Mee Young, Ahn Nae Sang

About the director


Yoo Chul Won (b. 1965) began focusing on film after university studies in Russian. In 1996-97 he was an assistant director. Three years later he debuted with Umbrella, receiving much deserved attention at the festival in Palm Springs.

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