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2024103 minGdocumentary

Wonju Academy Cinema

2024103 minGdocumentary

A 60-year-old cinema in Wonju faces demolition as some residents fight to preserve its historic value.

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A 60-year-old cinema in Wonju faces demolition as some residents fight to preserve its historic value.

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Choi Eun-jidirector

Lee Mi-hyundirector

Kim Gwi-mindirector

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A 60-year-old cinema in Wonju faces demolition. The mayor plans to tear down the historic building, but a group of residents wants to preserve it. They believe in the value of old, single-screen cinemas. Their efforts unfold over 103 minutes, revealing the community's attachment to the Wonju Academy Cinema. The narrative questions the future of this cultural landmark and the people who fight to save it.

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