Arcadia
입석부근
Synopsis
ARCADIA(Ipsuk Bugeun) is originally conceived from a representative figure in Korean literature writer Hwang Sok-yong’s debut novel Ipsuk Bugeun(1962). It was filmed in the winter of 2015 at Towangseong Waterfall, a sacred place in the history of Korean mountaineering located in Mt. Sorak. Ipsuk Bugeun represents the stark beauty of nature, created by the transiently shaped ice walls against the elaborately forged rocks formed through time, and human’s genuine and sublime pursuit to witness the artistry and splendor of nature. The lines excerpted from the novel which depicts a boy’s existential grow through encountering moments of justice, friendship, death and rests in a composed matter are translated synesthetically into Jang’s video. Collaboration with art director Lee Kyungsoo(workroom) the original typeface from the 1962’s Ipsuk Bugeun was adapted to the film and music direction by Jung Jaeil enhances the narrative experience of the viewer appealing to auditory sense.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Min-seung
- Original Title
- 입석부근
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Min-seung
Kim Sunhyuk
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Sunhyuk
Editor
Jang Min-seung
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Arcadia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcadia
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What is Arcadia about?
ARCADIA(Ipsuk Bugeun) is originally conceived from a representative figure in Korean literature writer Hwang Sok-yong’s debut novel Ipsuk Bugeun(1962). It was filmed in the winter of 2015 at Towangseong Waterfall, a sacred place in the history of Korean mountaineering located in Mt. Sorak. Ipsuk Bugeun represents the stark beauty of nature, created by the transiently shaped ice walls against the elaborately forged rocks formed through time, and human’s genuine and sublime pursuit to witness the artistry and splendor of nature. The lines excerpted from the novel which depicts a boy’s existential grow through encountering moments of justice, friendship, death and rests in a composed matter are translated synesthetically into Jang’s video. Collaboration with art director Lee Kyungsoo(workroom) the original typeface from the 1962’s Ipsuk Bugeun was adapted to the film and music direction by Jung Jaeil enhances the narrative experience of the viewer appealing to auditory sense.
Who directed Arcadia?
Arcadia was directed by Jang Min-seung.
Who stars in Arcadia?
The principal cast of Arcadia includes Not specified.
When was Arcadia released and how long is it?
Arcadia was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 45m.