Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)

  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)
  • Diaspora Film Festival (제13회 디아스포라영화제)

Explanation

Inspired from the how the Jews kept their cultural identity during the diaspora, the annual Diaspora Film Festival takes place in Incheon to shed light on the 1st generation Korean immigrants to Hawaii in 1902 from Incheon Port. In addition to highlighting the city's historical significance, the festival aims to stand against all kinds of prejudice and discrimination, advocate for minority groups, and support diversity and acceptance. It also focuses on a wide range of topics related to diaspora, exploring the social problems related to immigration and immigrants.


Inquiry

Incheon Metropolitan City +82-32-435-7172


Homepage

www.diaff.org


Information Use

Event Start Date : 2025년 05월 16일

Event end date : 2025년 05월 20일

Watching age : Varies by film

Venue : Incheon Art Platform, AeKwan Multiplex Cinema, Incheon Mirim Theater

Show time : 10:00-22:00

Organizer info : Incheon Metropolitan City

Contact the organizer : +82-32-435-7172

Sponsor Information : Incheon Film Commission

Sponsor Contacts : +82-32-435-7172

Charges (Hours) : Free


More information

Introduction
Inspired from the how the Jews kept their cultural identity during the diaspora, the annual Diaspora Film Festival takes place in Incheon to shed light on the 1st generation Korean immigrants to Hawaii in 1902 from Incheon Port. In addition to highlighting the city's historical significance, the festival aims to stand against all kinds of prejudice and discrimination, advocate for minority groups, and support diversity and acceptance. It also focuses on a wide range of topics related to diaspora, exploring the social problems related to immigration and immigrants.

Location

3 Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

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