Film Lens
Diva Janus focuses on Park Seong-yeon, a pivotal figure in the history of jazz in Korea. As the operator of Club Janus, Korea's first jazz club, she provided a platform for musicians to perform and helped sustain the jazz scene in the country. The film includes interviews with her peers, reflecting on her influence and contributions to jazz music in Korea.
The documentary traces Park's legacy and the impact she had on the first generation of jazz musicians in Korea. It emphasizes that many consider her essential to the continuation of jazz in the country, illustrating her role not just as a musician but as a facilitator for others in the jazz community.
Why Watch
- •Meet Park Seong-yeon, a jazz pioneer in Korea.
- •See rare interviews with her peer musicians.
- •Find out about Club Janus, Korea's first jazz club.
Did You Know
•Park Seong-yeon ran Korea's first jazz club, Club Janus.
•The film is directed by Jo Eun-sung.
•Diva Janus has a runtime of 85 minutes.
•Many musicians credit Park Seong-yeon as crucial to Korean jazz.
Perfect For
Jazz enthusiastsKorean music historyFans of Park Seong-yeon