The Korean Wedding Chest

The Korean Wedding Chest (2009)

2009 • 1h 22m
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Oct 1, 2009Germany1h 22m
Director: Ulrike Ottinger
Language German
NMTW 58% Mixed

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Country: Germany
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58% Mixed
Length: 82 min

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Ulrike Ottinger’s film explores love and marriage in South Korea, inspired by traditional Korean wedding chests. It examines both ancient and modern rituals, showing how tradition and modernity intertwine. The film journeys from shamanic practices and temples to contemporary Seoul, where traditional vendors stand alongside modern businesses catering to weddings. Using cinematic imagery, Ottinger blends mythology, rites, symbolism, and dreams of love with elements of Western culture. This acclaimed documentary captures the complexities of new mega-cities navigating contradictory societal forces.

Alternative title: The Korean Wedding Chest
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Language: German
Director: Ulrike Ottinger
Type: Movie
Sub-genres: woman director

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