Korean cinema,
where light meets shadow, weaves tradition and innovation.
Each frame balances melancholy and hope, inviting a dance between past and present. At the Korean Film Festival Iceland 2025, films open portals to artistry beyond language, stories unfolding like brushstrokes on living canvas. Here, cinema is a meditation—a deep dialogue of eye, heart, and timeless spirit.
Lucky Chan-si (2022)
Screening: 16 / 11 / Sat / 7 PM
Crossroads of Three Cultures: Korea, Iceland, and France
In the land where fire meets ice,
Korean tales will dance thrice nice.
A festival where films are king,
With stories bold and artistry sing.
From Seoul’s city streets to ancient lore,
Generations whisper, genres roar.
Laughter, tears, suspense entwined,
Each frame a masterpiece designed.
Sleek seats await the cinephile’s quest,
Where wit and wisdom find their nest.
Discussions sharp as hanbok folds,
Revealing secrets that cinema holds.
Partners blending culture’s brew,
Korea, Iceland, France—new.
A trinity of tongues, united art,
Sparking ridges in every heart.
So come, indulge your filmic craving,
In Reykjavik’s refined engraving.
Where stories flash like northern lights,
And laughter echoes through cool nights.
KFFI 2025 presents six independent films that authentically and elegantly portray women’s everyday lives. Through Korea, France, and Iceland, KFFI 2025 forms The Triangle of Cinema—where a constellation of identities, languages, and stories intersect.This festival is more than a celebration of film; it is a bridge connecting distinct cultures through the universal language of visual narrative.
A Traveler’s Needs (2024)
Screening: 14 / 11 / Fri / 7 PM
The programming of KFFI has been meticulously curated with works that profoundly explore themes of identity, memory, and human connection. Each screening offers an intimate experience that resonates personally with the audience, serving as a window into lives shaped by diverse backgrounds and environments yet united by shared human emotions. A harmonious blend of diverse voices weaves a rich visual tapestry, encouraging viewers to engage with the world and cinema from multifaceted perspectives.