The Korean Wedding Chest
2009 German documentary film
- October 1, 2009 (2009-10-01)
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South Korea
The Korean Wedding Chest is a 2009 documentary film about Korean wedding traditions directed by Ulrike Ottinger.[1] The German language film was described as "capturing the collision of ancient tradition and modern culture on the subject of love and marriage in Korea in a film that echoes the beauty, precision and care of the rituals she examines" by the Los Angeles Times.[2]
Recognition
The Washington Post's website refers to the surrealist style of the film as being well suited to "the regal pacing of the ritual" and calls the film one of Ottinger's most praised works.[3][4]
See also
- Pyebaek
- Marriage in South Korea
References
- ^ The Korean Wedding Chest Rotten Tomoatoes
- ^ Betsy Sharkey 'The Korean Wedding Chest': Ulrike Ottinger in top artistic form October 1, 2009 Los Angeles Times
- ^ Arion Berger Indies & Arties: Fantastic Voyage The Custom of Elegance October 1, 2009 Express (Night Out) Washington Post
- ^ Peter Brunette, February 12, 2009 Film Review: The Korean Wedding Chest
External links
- Ulrike Ottinger's Website
- Wedding Dress & Gown Design
- Seychelles Wedding - Tropical Marriage
- Die koreanische Hochzeitstruhe at IMDb
- The Korean Wedding Chest at Women Make Movies
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