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Japanese colonial rule From
liberation to the Koprean war The
1960's and the change in
government Government
regulation in the 1970's Revised
Motion Picture Law 1973 |
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I. Political influences on film in Korea From a historical and sociological perspective the history of Korean film can be categorised in six distinct periods . Between 1899 and 1923 the period of introduction and acceptance of motion pictures took place. The following period, until 1940, can be described as the settlement of motion pictures. The 'propaganda period' under Japanese colonial rule lasted from 1940 to 1945. The time until 1953 was the 'passing period', and from 1960 to the present we can follow the 'evolving period' of motion pictures. I would like to show how film developed during these different stages. Motion pictures first made their appearance in Korea in 1899. In general, at this time Asian countries were at different stages of political and economic development and had different cultural backgrounds. In Korea's neighbouring countries such as India and China, motion pictures were accepted as instruments of foreign western culture. The Japanese who influenced the Korean industry most, sought to introduce and learn about motion pictures whilst viewing them as symbolic of advanced western technology and civilisation. Film as representing western advancement appeared attractive to the Koreans. Therefore, it was already in its early stages that Korean film was influenced by a foreign culture.
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