The Cinemira International Children's and Youth Film Festival in Budapest is showcasing Korean cinema through two specially curated short film compilations drawn from the Seoul International Children's Film Festival program. The festival presents separate screenings tailored for different age groups, featuring one compilation designed for young children and another specifically for teenagers.
The cultural event extends beyond film screenings to include interactive activities, with organizers planning a traditional Korean Norigae paper folding workshop for participants. All festival programs receive support from the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary, demonstrating ongoing cultural exchange between Korea and Hungary.
Screenings are scheduled for the weekend of October 18-19 across two distinct Budapest venues. The Cinemira KIDS program will present exciting animated short films suitable for children aged 3-12 and their families at the Marczibányi Square Culture Center. Meanwhile, the Cinemira YOUTH program will screen award-winning Korean short films at Mammut Cinema City, targeting teenage audiences.
Two acclaimed Korean short films anchor the youth program: "Gravity" (2023) directed by Park Ji-in and "Architect A" (2022) by director Lee Jong Hoon. Both films have received recognition in international film circuits and represent contemporary Korean filmmaking talent.
Specific screening schedules have been announced for the award-winning South Korean short films. The program for ages 6 and up is set for October 18 at 5:00 PM, with tickets available through the online platform at https://in-time.hu/e/dijnyertes-del-koreai-rovidfilmek-1018. The screening designed for ages 13 and older will take place on October 18 at 4:00 PM, with additional information accessible at https://www.cinemira.hu/.../teen-youth-koreai.../
This collaboration between the Seoul International Children's Film Festival and Budapest's Cinemira Festival represents a growing trend of international cultural partnerships that introduce young audiences to diverse cinematic traditions and storytelling approaches from different countries.
