Here, Our Town

2011

Short 5

Hyun-jin Oh | 2011|Documentary|Color|HD|26min43sec

SYNOPSIS

The first district of Wangsimni Newtown, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Only three of the many households that once occupied this place remain. They are having a hard time filing a lawsuit against the Seongdong-gu office, protesting against the Newtown union, while experiencing conflicts with residents who have left. Jangwi Newtown-designated area, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Newtown project cast a gloom over the peaceful town. The adults are being worried against a backdrop of children who weave the town in blissful ignorance. This is a story of the lives of the adults and children living in the 2011 Newtown redevelopment area. Maybe a story that will one day be yours.

DIRECTING INTENTION

2011 Newtown project area of Seoul. Someone was elected a president, someone a mayor and someone a congressperson owing to hir or her glorious(?!) Newtown project. However, due to the Newtown project some areas are filled with conflict, while others, with anxiety. To see the neighborhood and the men, women and children living there, I directed my steps. To live an ordinary life is too much to ask of these days. Who is to blame?

FESTIVAL & AWARDS

2011 제11회 퍼블릭액세스시민영상제/폐막작, 작품상
2011 국가인권위원회 인권작품 공모전/최우수상

DIRECTOR
Hyun-jin Oh

Hyun-jin Oh

2008, < Neighbor ; Jungrang River > 

STAFF

Director : Hyun-jin Oh
Producer : Hyun-jin Oh
Cinematographer : Hyun-jin Oh
Editor : Hyun-jin Oh
Art Director : Yun-ji Gong