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202285 minGdocumentary

Mimist

202285 minGdocumentary

A performance in Chuncheon marks the 50th anniversary of mime artist Yu Jin-gyu's debut, capturing the moments before and after the event.

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A performance in Chuncheon marks the 50th anniversary of mime artist Yu Jin-gyu's debut, capturing the moments before and after the event.

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Jang Gun-hodirector

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Yu Jin-gyu prepares for a performance in Chuncheon to mark his 50th anniversary as a mime artist. The film captures the moments leading up to the event, including rehearsals and interviews. Friends and colleagues discuss changes in Jin-gyu's art and speculate about his future direction. After the performance, the celebration continues at an after party. Throughout, Jin-gyu reflects on what he calls "the poetic expression of desire" in his work. The documentary runs for 85 minutes and was released in 2022.

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