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Diary of Yunbogi

Diary of Yunbogi

Dec 11, 1965 · 24m

Rated 6.6 out of 10

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Overview

Constructed as an experimental montage of still photographs, "Diary of Yunbogi" reflects on poverty and historical responsibility through the imagined diary of a six-year-old Korean boy living in a South Korean slum. Drawing on photographs taken during Ōshima’s 1965 research trip to Korea, the film juxtaposes the child’s daily struggle to care for his siblings with the director’s own reflections on Japanese–Korean relations.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel
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Cast of Diary of Yunbogi

About Diary of Yunbogi

What is Diary of Yunbogi about?

Constructed as an experimental montage of still photographs, "Diary of Yunbogi" reflects on poverty and historical responsibility through the imagined diary of a six-year-old Korean boy living in a South Korean slum. Drawing on photographs taken during Ōshima’s 1965 research trip to Korea, the film juxtaposes the child’s daily struggle to care for his siblings with the director’s own reflections…

When was Diary of Yunbogi released?

Diary of Yunbogi was released on December 11, 1965.

Where can I watch Diary of Yunbogi?

Diary of Yunbogi is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is Diary of Yunbogi?

Diary of Yunbogi runs 24 minutes.

Who directed Diary of Yunbogi?

Diary of Yunbogi was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.

Who is in the cast of Diary of Yunbogi?

The cast of Diary of Yunbogi includes Hōsei Komatsu (Narrator).

Is Diary of Yunbogi on Netflix?

No, Diary of Yunbogi is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Criterion Channel instead.

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