Arirang (1968)

Directed by

Yu Hyun-mok

Country

South Korea

Elsewhere

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How it feels

A silent film from 1926 about a Korean family suffering under Japanese colonial rule. The story follows a mentally troubled man who becomes a symbol of resistance against oppression. It is known for audiences singing the folk song Arirang at its end.

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What happens

Arirang (Korean: 아리랑) is a 1926 Korean silent film directed by Na Woon-gyu, who is also one of the main cast. It is regarded as one of the most influential films in Korean cinema history, as well as the first Korean nationalist film and a critique of the Japanese rule of Korea. It is named after the traditional song "Arirang," which audiences were said to sing at the conclusion of the film. Arirang is considered a lost film, but a written record of the plot still exists. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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