The Korean Cultural Center in Hungary recently concluded a successful series of outdoor summer film screenings across two major Hungarian cities, bringing Korean cinema to diverse audiences in unique outdoor venues. The initiative showcased contemporary Korean films in Budapest and Debrecen, drawing hundreds of viewers to experience Korean storytelling under the summer sky.
The summer screening series kicked off on Wednesday, July 16, with a memorable evening at Fellini Római Kultúrbisztró along Budapest's scenic Danube coast. The venue provided a picturesque backdrop for the screening of "The Boy in the Pool" (2024), attracting 114 attendees who gathered to enjoy the latest Korean film against the beautiful riverside setting. The choice of venue highlighted the cultural center's commitment to creating atmospheric viewing experiences that combine Korean cinema with Hungary's natural beauty.
A week later, on July 23, the series expanded to Hungary's second-largest city when "Ajoomma" was presented in the courtyard of the German Cultural Forum in Debrecen. This screening was made possible through collaborative efforts with EUNIC Hungary, demonstrating the power of international cultural cooperation in promoting Korean films to broader European audiences. The partnership with EUNIC Hungary proved instrumental in extending the reach of Korean cultural content beyond the capital city.
The final screening of the summer series took place on Sunday, August 17, featuring the Korean comedy "6/45" (2022) at the Athletic Center on Margaret Island in Budapest. This event was organized as part of EUNIC Hungary's broader summer screening series, with EUNIC representing the EU National Institutes for Culture. The comedy screening proved to be the most popular event of the series, drawing an impressive crowd of 250 attendees who came to enjoy the lighthearted Korean film in the island's recreational setting.
Looking ahead, the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary announced plans to resume its regular indoor programming with the return of KMR (Korean Movie Road), the center's established screening series, scheduled to begin in September. Additionally, film enthusiasts can anticipate the annual Korean Film Festival, which is set to take place in October, promising to bring an even more comprehensive selection of Korean cinema to Hungarian audiences.
