Photo : Zhang Lu
Korea Cine-Club "K-Heritage"
For this special edition of the Korea Cine-Club, organized to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, the chosen theme highlights the Seokguram Grotto, one of the Korean sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Centre Culturel Coréen (Paris 8th)
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Through a selection of films, this program explores Korea's history, its Buddhist tradition, and the historic city of Gyeongju, offering a cinematic perspective on the places, events, and stories that shape the country's memory and heritage.
Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 PM
Gyeongju (2014) | Fiction | Zhang Lu | 145 min | Original version with French subtitles
Returning to Korea to attend the funeral of a close friend, Choi Hyun, a professor at Beijing University, suddenly recalls an erotic painting he had seen seven years earlier in his company. On a whim, he decides to visit Gyeongju. While searching for traces of this image in a tea house, he meets Yoon-hee, the owner. Between misunderstandings and coincidences, a strange and singular relationship forms between them. Soon, Choi Hyun brings his former lover, Yeo-jin, to Gyeongju, sparking an emotional dynamic between the three characters that is as subtle as it is elusive.
Through this wandering in a city where historical vestiges and personal memories coexist, Gyeongju explores the ties between intimate memory and cultural heritage, offering a sensitive look at how places preserve traces of the past.
Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM
The Fortress (2017) | Action·Drama·History | Hwang Dong-hyuk | 139 min | Original version with French subtitles
Winter 1636. As the Qing Empire extends its grasp over the peninsula, the King of Korea, Injo, and his court choose resistance and retreat to a mountain fortress. But faced with ever-increasing enemy forces, the balance of power seems irremediably skewed. Around this besieged site, a decisive battle for the sovereign's honor and the fate of an entire people unfolds.
Adapted from the historical novel Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon, The Fortress revisits a major episode of Korean history and examines the political choices, power dynamics, and human sacrifices at the heart of a period of national crisis.
Friday, November 13 at 7:00 PM
The Money (1958) | Drama | Kim Sodong | 124 min | Original version with French subtitles
In rural Korea in the 1950s, Bong-su, a peasant facing poverty, seeks to improve his family's living conditions and raise the money needed for his daughter's wedding. After being the victim of a scam, he finds himself dragged into a series of tragic events that disrupt his existence. Faced with the difficulties and injustices of his time, he must then make an irreversible choice.
With its lucid look at rural poverty and the social inequalities of 1950s Korea, The Money is considered a pioneering work of Korean realism. Recognized for its artistic and historical value, the film was classified as national cultural heritage in 2025.
Our take on this event
Journey through the Korean soul with a curated selection of films that span ancient history and intimate modern lives. These screenings offer a captivating look at a landscape where long-held traditions and personal memories collide.
The Korean Cultural Center hosts its K-Heritage film club, dedicated to exploring the rich cinematic history of Korea. On Friday, November 13, 2026, experience a screening of Kim Sodong’s 1958 masterpiece, The Money. This film, classified as a national cultural treasure, offers a poignant look at rural life and social inequality in the 1950s. The screening is free to attend, running from 19:00 to 21:05 in the 8th arrondissement. Be sure to book your tickets online two weeks before the event date to secure your seat at this unique historical showcase.
The Korean Cultural Center presents a screening of the 1958 drama The Money, directed by Kim Sodong. With a runtime of 124 minutes, the film is presented in its original language with French subtitles. The narrative follows Bong-su, a farmer struggling against poverty and social injustice in 1950s rural Korea as he attempts to save for his daughter's wedding. Following a cruel scam, the protagonist is forced to make irreversible decisions amidst personal and societal turmoil.
Widely recognized for its artistic merit and historical significance, the film is considered a pioneer of Korean realism and was officially designated as a national cultural heritage asset in 2025. The event takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:05 at the Korean Cultural Center, located at 20 rue la Boétie in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Attendance is free of charge. To ensure your spot, you must reserve your place through the Korean Cultural Center's website. Online bookings become available exactly two weeks prior to the screening. This K-Heritage session provides a rare opportunity to engage with the stories and traditions that continue to shape Korea's cultural legacy.
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