Korea: Seoul

Australia, 1992

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Episode of Series “A Travellers’ guide to the Orient”.
After the ravages of the Korean War the city of Seoul was reduced to rubble and the country was divided in half. This travel documentary explores the beauty and richness of modern Seoul. We explore ancient palaces and temples set amidst towering skyscrapers; we visit the historic Namhansansong Fortress; and witness the various rites of the country’s Buddhist and Confucian religions. The video takes us on a cruise down the Han-Gang River where we end the journey at the splendid Olympic Stadium, a symbol of the reconstruction of modern Seoul.

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Credits

producer/director

Colin Baker

production company

Australia. Special Broadcasting Service

Cinegroup

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1992

Appears in

A Travellers' guide to the Orient

Group of items

A Travellers' guide to the Orient

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

304179

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Seoul (Korea)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Places → Seoul (Korea)

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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