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Korean Film Festival

The Korean Film Festival, titled "Still Human," is set to return to Abu Dhabi from September 25 to 27, 2026. The three-day event will feature six free screenings of South Korean films at Manarat Al Saadiyat, showcasing genres such as horror, historical action, thrillers, and drama.

Date
Sep 25-27, 2026
Location
Abu Dhabi
Status
Ongoing
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Korean Film Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Six free screenings of South Korean films
  • Theme: Still Human (humanity and dignity during crisis)
  • Screenings include "Exhuma" and "Noryang: Deadly Sea"
The "Still Human" festival focuses on narratives exploring how individuals maintain their humanity and dignity amidst periods of crisis and change. The theme is expressed through various film plots, including stories of community collaboration, enduring friendships, and characters confronting danger.

The lineup of free screenings includes films like "Miracle: Letters to the President" (2021), a drama inspired by a village's campaign for a railway station; "Don't Buy the Seller" (2023), a crime thriller about a second-hand purchase gone wrong; and "Noryang: Deadly Sea" (2023), a historical action film recreating the Battle of Noryang. Other featured movies are "The Point Men" (2023), a thriller based on a real-life hostage crisis; "Exhuma" (2024), a horror film delving into Korean shamanism; and "Picnic" (2024), which follows two elderly friends returning to their hometown.

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Manarat Al Saadiyat
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