Greetings from the Border: Minority Sensibility and Diaspora Aesthetics in Korean Independent Cinema

In today’s globalized society, the feelings of being a "border-crosser," an "outsider," or an "individual who belongs nowhere" have become prominent motifs in contemporary Korean independent cinema. The films featured in this special program inherently embody these exact sensibilities. This session explores how Korean directors translate these subtle textures of alienation and isolation into a cinematic language, and discusses how this localized emotional landscape resonates with audiences from different geographic and historical backgrounds, ultimately fostering universal empathy and solidarity.