A 70-minute documentary features the production story of a film halted in 1984 due to opposition from the Buddhist community.
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A 70-minute documentary features the production story of a film halted in 1984 due to opposition from the Buddhist community.
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Actress Kim Ji-mi recounts the troubled production of Bhiksuni, a film directed by Im Kwon-taek that faced significant opposition from the Buddhist community in 1984. The documentary features interviews with Kim, Im, cinematographer Jung Il-sung, and writer Song Gil-han, who discuss the challenges and artistic vision behind the project. Bhiksuni tells the story of a woman's struggle after converting to Buddhism. The film is presented alongside a partially restored version of the original work.
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Why Watch
- Meet actress Kim Ji-mi and her insights on Bhiksuni.
- Find out why the Buddhist community opposed the film.
- See the challenges faced during the film's production.
Did You Know
- Bhiksuni was halted in 1984 due to opposition from the Buddhist community.
- The documentary includes stories from four key contributors to the film.
- The total duration of the documentary is 70 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Bhiksuni?
Bhiksuni was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
What year was Bhiksuni originally halted?
Bhiksuni was originally halted in 1984.
How long is the documentary Bhiksuni?
The documentary Bhiksuni has a duration of 70 minutes.
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