Filmoteca Canaria & CineAsia, in collaboration with the ‘Centro Cultural Coreano’ (Korean Cultural Centre) in Madrid, celebrates 100 years of Korean cinema with a cycle that allows the spectator to get acquainted with unknown films, pertinent to the so-called ‘Reino ermitaño de Corea’ (Recluse Kingdom of Korea).
“The Battle of Jangsari "
Synopsis:
The film, based on the actual Battle of Jangsari, is a tribute to the 772 student soldiers who participated in a naval operation under the command of a Korean & US troops during the decisive phase of the Korean War. This group of volunters, with the bare minimum of military training, carried out a decoy operation on the coast of Jangsari, just a day before the actual disembarkation of allied troops in Incheon. A manouvre to throw off North Korean troops, but at the same time, suicidal ( the soldiers had to remain there for a period of two days without any military support) to ensure victory at Incheon, and the destiny of the war.
Limited seating capacity
+ Info: Teatro Guiniguada
Teatro Guiniguada
Calle Mesa de León, s/n
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
35001
España
928 311 552
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