The relationship between India and Korea is growing faster than ever before, H.E. Hyung Tae Kim, Consul General, Republic of Korea in Chennai, said here on Monday.
While speaking at the inauguration of the Korean Film Festival, he said, “The relationship is based on a long history of friendship and it has grown in various aspects. There needs to be mutual understanding of each other’s culture, history and lifestyle. Such film festivals help in a great way to strengthen and deepen the understanding.”
Cine artiste Sameera said films are a great medium of exchanging ideas and culture among countries. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Rajib Kumar Hota said the festival, which showcased only a few films when it started, now boasts of a huge variety.
The festival that is being jointly organised by the Korean Cultural Centre, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, New Delhi, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Chennai, and Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation will be held from August 14-19 at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture. Six films — Poetry , The Host , Woochi: The Demon Slayer , Hahaha , The Housemaid and My Dear Desperado — will be screened.
