Saturday, February 9, 2019
1:00-3:20 PM
Off Campus Location
2017 | 140 Minutes | Dong-hyuk Hwang
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles
"Based on the novel Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon, The Fortress tackles the second Manchu invasion of Korea, when King Injo (Pak Hae-il) and his court took refuge in the fortress located in Namhananseong. Injo’s Joseon dynasty had long been allied with China’s Ming rulers, until the rise of that country’s Manchu Quing dynasty, with its general doggedly leading his soldiers onward to victory over Korea while awaiting the arrival of his emperor." - David Noh, Film Journal
Check out Film Journal's full review: http://www.filmjournal.com/reviews/film-review-fortress
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please reach out to us at least 2 weeks in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles
"Based on the novel Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon, The Fortress tackles the second Manchu invasion of Korea, when King Injo (Pak Hae-il) and his court took refuge in the fortress located in Namhananseong. Injo’s Joseon dynasty had long been allied with China’s Ming rulers, until the rise of that country’s Manchu Quing dynasty, with its general doggedly leading his soldiers onward to victory over Korea while awaiting the arrival of his emperor." - David Noh, Film Journal
Check out Film Journal's full review: http://www.filmjournal.com/reviews/film-review-fortress
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please reach out to us at least 2 weeks in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
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| Location: | Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor , MI |
| Event Type: | Film Screening |
| Tags: | Asia, Film, History |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Nam Center for Korean Studies, International Institute, Asian Languages and Cultures |
