Korea, the circle of life: traditional customs and rituals

In this film, Korean social patterns and customs are depicted in a study of the major events in the cycle of life. The film examines the structure of Korean customs and their purpose in the traditional society.

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Credits

production company

Centron Films

Korean National Film Unit

Duration

00:34:55:00

Production places

Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323545

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Korea

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Korea - Social life and customs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies

Documentary

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social structure

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Places → Korea

Short films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of, 1980

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