{"id":12104,"date":"2023-07-07T09:42:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T13:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreanfilmfestivalcanada.ca\/?p=12104"},"modified":"2023-07-13T13:55:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T17:55:04","slug":"montreal-opening-night-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreanfilmfestivalcanada.ca\/ko\/montreal-opening-night-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Montreal Opening Night Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KFFC 10’s Montreal opening night was embraced with resounding enthusiasm thanks to the engagement of our esteemed guests and film attendees! Director LEE Chang-Dong’s warm welcoming video message set the tone for a great evening as we screened his classic \u201cPeppermint Candy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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We would like to thank our 4 honoured speakers and directors who also shared their welcoming words at our opening reception:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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\u00b7 Marie Boti, Board Director of KFFC, Co-founder of Productions Multi-Monde<\/span>
\u00b7 Anne Eschapasse, President and CEO of McCord Stewart Museum<\/span>
\u00b7 France Choini\u00e8re, Director of Dazibao<\/span>
\u00b7 Mi-Jeong Lee, Artistic Director and Founder of KFFC<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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We would also like to thank the hard-working staff of KFFC and McCord Stewart Museum.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][noxe_image_gallery_element type=”carousel” style=”style-1″ title=”false” caption=”false” column=”2″ column-space=”0″ masonry-randomize=”false” masonry-last-row=”justify” carousel-autoplay=”true” carousel-loop=”false” carousel-centered-slides=”false” carousel-direction=”horizontal” carousel-effect=”slide” carousel-free-mode=”false” carousel-controls-style=”style-1″ carousel-controls-skin=”light” carousel-controls-border=”false” carousel-navigation=”false” carousel-pagination=”false” images=”11265,11268,11271,11274″ masonry-row-height=”” masonry-max-row-height=”” masonry-margin=”” carousel-autoplay-delay=”6000″ carousel-slide-speed=””][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We kicked off our Montreal opening night with an opening reception transformed into an informal roundtable format in the atrium at McCord Stewart Museum.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Moderated by CBC Radio NOW\u2019s Jennifer Yoon, this roundtable under KFFC\u2019s ART-Talks was centred on the Asian Canadian arts climate in Montreal. Bringing to light both triumphs and issues in the diverse and multi-faceted Asian arts landscape, our invited speakers shared their experiences and perspectives, making for an insightful discussion that prompted the participation of the public.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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We would like thank the artists and professionals that broadened our understanding of things and perspectives<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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\u00b7 Alice Ming Wai Jim: Art historian, curator, Professor at Concordia University<\/span>
\u00b7 Janet Lumb: Artist, Co-Founder of Festival Acc\u00e8s-Asie<\/span>
\u00b7 kimura byol lemoine: artist, activist, archivist<\/span>
\u00b7 Marie Boti: Vice-chairperson of International Women\u2019s Alliance and co-founder of Productions Multi-Monde<\/span>
\u00b7 Hyelim Juliana Kim: Mitacs<\/span>
\u00b7 Xiodan He: Film Director of \u201cA Touch of Spring\u201d<\/span>
\u00b7 Jennifer Yoon: Journalist at CBC Now<\/span>
\u00b7 Mi-Jeong Lee: Artist, Artistic Director and Founder of Arts East-West<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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In the near future, we\u2019ll hold a second round ART-Talks to delve deeper into this discussion and encourage more people to participate!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][noxe_image_gallery_element type=”carousel” style=”style-1″ title=”false” caption=”false” column=”2″ column-space=”0″ masonry-randomize=”false” masonry-last-row=”justify” carousel-autoplay=”true” carousel-loop=”false” carousel-centered-slides=”false” carousel-direction=”horizontal” carousel-effect=”slide” carousel-free-mode=”false” carousel-controls-style=”style-1″ carousel-controls-skin=”light” carousel-controls-border=”false” carousel-navigation=”false” carousel-pagination=”false” images=”11278,11293,11281,11284,11287,11290″ masonry-row-height=”” masonry-max-row-height=”” masonry-margin=”” carousel-autoplay-delay=”6000″ carousel-slide-speed=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On June 8th, our festival continues to the next city and LEE Chang-Dong\u2019s words will also welcome our audience in Vancouver as we open his retrospective programme to the public at The Cinematheque.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thank you, and we can\u2019t wait to welcome you all in Vancouver!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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