The emotional resonance of music is one of the compelling factors that appeal to audiences, which is why many films about music have been produced from the past to the present. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival introduces the "Freestyle" section, encompassing a variety of films of different formats and genres that revolve around musical themes.
2unbreakable tells the story of a breakdance duo preparing for the Olympics. Musica! is a heartwarming tale of instrument repair experts who travel from New York to Havana to fix the instruments of music school students. The Outpost depicts a man's struggle to organize a massive Pink Floyd concert in the middle of Amazon. These documentaries present a colorful picture of the current world we live in.
B-Side: for Taylor is a story about a Korean adoptee girl who reorganizes her disrupted life and grows up after her mother's death. In the film In Between the White Key and the Black Key, familiar to domestic audiences through movies like Okiku and the World and The Asian Angel, Ikematsu Sosuke takes on the role of a jazz pianist. The film Glitter & Doom is a queer musical romance that captivates audiences with its dazzling dance and songs.
The Korean-American co-production Songs of Love from Hawaii is an omnibus musical film based on the history of immigration to Hawaii, featuring the beautiful classical musicians like Richard Yongjae O'Neill. Words from the Wind showcases the iconic songs of composer Kim Hee-gap, who has left a mark on the history of Korean popular music. Jazz for Two the Movie, an adaptation of the series of the same name, is a refreshing school queer film that conveys the beauty of music to audiences of all ages.