Heritage Language Program Film Festival continues with Jun-ik Lee's 2005 film Wang-ui Namja (The King and the Clown), set in 16th-century Korea. In Korean with English subtitles.
Set in feudal Korea, and centering on the themes of the misery of power, the happiness that can accompany powerlessness, and the ultimate power of humor and innocence, the "King and the Clown" transcends borders. This universal morality tale webs a complex relationship between a king, his court and a clown troupe. It evokes comparisons with King Lear, as the supposedly foolish speaks truth to power and reveals the complexities of the king's character (including what appears to be a seriously unresolved Oedipal complex a la Hamlet). Rashomon-like, mixing tragedy, comedy and drama, the movie presents multiple perspectives, and every viewing is a new experience.
Admission: FREE
Location:
UCSD: University of California San Diego
Muir Campus applied physics and math building room 4301
9500 Gilman Drive
San Diego, CA 92093
Saturday, April 24 - 11 AM
For more information, please call: (858) 534-0693
Set in feudal Korea, and centering on the themes of the misery of power, the happiness that can accompany powerlessness, and the ultimate power of humor and innocence, the "King and the Clown" transcends borders. This universal morality tale webs a complex relationship between a king, his court and a clown troupe. It evokes comparisons with King Lear, as the supposedly foolish speaks truth to power and reveals the complexities of the king's character (including what appears to be a seriously unresolved Oedipal complex a la Hamlet). Rashomon-like, mixing tragedy, comedy and drama, the movie presents multiple perspectives, and every viewing is a new experience.
Admission: FREE
Location:
UCSD: University of California San Diego
Muir Campus applied physics and math building room 4301
9500 Gilman Drive
San Diego, CA 92093
Saturday, April 24 - 11 AM
For more information, please call: (858) 534-0693
