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Korean Animation Revisited

From Apennin to Andes

Kang Han-Young

Korea1981 85min

Synopsis

Among the popular SF animation films, this tear jerker melodrama was a breath of fresh air. Similar to Miyazaki Hayao’s popular Japanese animations in form, it also reflects the trends of TV animations of the 80s. Like its original feature film. The lyrical storyline of the animated version also captured many hearts from the young to the old

Diretor

Kang Han-Young

Born in Korea in 1947, he is the forerunner in Korean animation filmmaking. He has won numerous awards including ACC awards(1975, 1982) and Clis Awards in animation(1989). In addition, he received the Silver Lion Award at the ’95 Cannes International Film Festival. He is the president of SUN WOO PRODUCTION COMPANY