KCC Programs
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CineNext: Stories from KAFA Day 2 DirectorKIM, Bosol Running Time73Minutes Screening Date Dec 10, 2025
The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA), in partnership with the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), will host a special screening event, “CineNext: Stories from KAFA,” featuring four standout films by rising KAFA directors who have garnered international attention at major festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. We invite all those interested to join us for this exciting showcase. ●Date / Venue: December 10, 2025 (Wed), 7PM, KCCLA (AriHall) ●Screenings: The Square (ANNECY 2025 Contrechamp Jury Award) by director KIM, Bosol * Director KIM, Bosol will join for a Q&A session. ●Reservation: RSVP via the KCCLA website (up to 4 seats per person) ●Inquiries: lila@kccla.org
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CineNext: Stories from KAFA Day 1 DirectorHwang Hye-in, Heo Ga-young Running Time120Minutes Screening Date Dec 09, 2025
The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA), in partnership with the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), will host a special screening event, “CineNext: Stories from KAFA,” featuring four standout films by rising KAFA directors who have garnered international attention at major festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. We invite all those interested to join us for this exciting showcase. ●Date / Venue: December 9, 2025 (Tue) 6:30PM, KCCLA (AriHall) ●Screenings: First Summer (Winner of First Prize in La Cinef at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival the first Korean film to do so), Where Roots Go by director HEO, Gayoung, Hole (Second Prize in La Cinef at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival) by director HWANG, Hyein * Director HEO, Ga-young will join for a Q&A session. ●Reservation: RSVP via the KCCLA website (up to 4 seats per person) ●Inquiries: lila@kccla.org
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Stories of Korean Liberation in Films: Dongju; The Portrait of A Poet Screening DirectorLee Joon-ik Running Time110Minutes Screening Date Nov 19, 2025
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korean liberation, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) hosts 'Stories of Korean Liberation in Films', a special screening of six (6) Korean films, that highlight the history and culture of the anti-Japanese movement during the Japanese colonial period from March to November. We invite everyone interested to participate. ●Date/Venue: November 19th, 2025 (Wednesday) at 6:30 PM, KCCLA Ari Hall ●Screening Film: Dongju; The Portrait of A Poet (2016) ●Director: Lee Joon-ik ●Cast: Kang Ha-neul, Park Jeong-min and more ●Synopsis: Based on true story, the life and death of Yoon Dongju who dared to dream becoming a poet during the harsh period of Japan's occupation of Korea. ●Reservation: KCCLA Website RSVP (maximum of 4 seats per person) *Children under 12 years old can attend with a guardian. ●Inquiries: lila@kccla.org
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Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) Focus on Korea DirectorPark Chan-wook Running Time130Minutes Screening Period Nov 11, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
●Title:Asian World Film Festival(AWFF) Focus on Korea ●Dates:November 11th ~ 15st, 2025 ●Venue:Culver Theater(9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232) ●Host:Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, AWFF ●Partner:Korean Film Council ●Program:Screening of four Korean films No Other Choice?(Opening film), Family Secrets, Sisterhood and The Prayer ●Reservation:Tickets at AWFF Website(www.asianworldfilmfest.org) Enjoy 30% off with the promo code: AWFF2025KCCLA30
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Stories of Korean Liberation in Films: MALMOE: The Secret Mission Screening DirectorEom Yu-na Running Time135Minutes Screening Date Oct 08, 2025
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korean liberation, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) hosts 'Stories of Korean Liberation in Films', a special screening of six (6) Korean films, that highlight the history and culture of the anti-Japanese movement during the Japanese colonial period from March to November. We invite everyone interested to participate. ●Date/Venue: October 8th, 2025 (Wednesday) at 6:30 PM, KCCLA Ari Hall ●Screening Film: MAL-MO-E: The Secret Mission (2019) ●Director: Eom Yu-na ●Cast: Yoo Hae-jin, Yoon Kye-sang and more ●Synopsis: During the Japanese occupation, two men travel across the country compiling the first Korean language dictionary. ●Reservation: KCCLA Website RSVP (maximum of 4 seats per person) *Children under 12 years old can attend with a guardian. ●Inquiries: lila@kccla.org
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2025 K-Cinema Touring with Director Kim Tae Yong @ USC DirectorKim Tae-Yong Running Time113Minutes Screening Date Sep 30, 2025
Since 2015, the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles has been presenting the “K-Cinema Touring” program in collaboration with local universities and institutions to introduce Korean cinema to U.S. audiences. This year, we are pleased to welcome director Kim Tae Yong for a special screening and conversation. We invite everyone interested to join us for this exciting event. ●Title : 2025 K-Cinema Touring with Director Kim Tae Yong ●Date : September 30th, 2025 (TUE) 7PM - 10PM ●Venue : USC, Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre (Queens Courtyard, 3507 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90007) ●Program : Film Wonderland (2024, PG-13) Screening and Talk with Director ●Reservation : KCCLA Website Free RSVP (by September 26th) ●Inquires: lila@kccla.org
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2025 K-Cinema Touring with Director Kim Tae Yong @ Chapman University DirectorKim Tae-Yong Running Time113Minutes Screening Date Sep 29, 2025
Since 2015, the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles has been presenting the “K-Cinema Touring” program in collaboration with local universities and institutions to introduce Korean cinema to U.S. audiences. This year, we are pleased to welcome director Kim Tae Yong for a special screening and conversation. We invite everyone interested to join us for this exciting event. ●Title : 2025 K-Cinema Touring with Director Kim Tae Yong ●Date : September 29th, 2025 (MON) 4PM - 7PM ●Venue : Chapman University, Folino Theatre (Knott Studios, 283 North Cypress Street - Marion, Orange, CA 92866) ●Program : Film Family Ties (2006, PG-13) Screening and Talk with Director ●Reservation : KCCLA Website Free RSVP (by September 26th) ●Inquires: lila@kccla.org
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2025 K-Cinema Touring with Director Kim Tae Yong @ Gardena Cinema DirectorKim Tae-Yong Running Time113Minutes Screening Date Sep 28, 2025
Since 2015, the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles has been presenting the “K-Cinema Touring” program in collaboration with local universities and institutions to introduce Korean cinema to U.S. audiences. This year, we are pleased to welcome director Kim Tae Yong for a special screening and conversation. We invite everyone interested to join us for this exciting event. ●Title : 2025 K-Cinema Touring with Director Kim Tae Yong ●Date : September 28th, 2025 (SUN) 3PM - 6PM ●Venue : Gardena Cinema (14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249) ●Program : Film Late Autumn (2011, PG-13) Screening and Talk with Director ●Reservation : KCCLA Website Free RSVP (by September 26th) ●Inquires: lila@kccla.org