The Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) aims to be a celebration of both film and exhilarating music, shared and enjoyed by everyone of all generations. The Festival presents a series of programs that combine film and music including a section specifically for music, a program which introduces the various currents of contemporary music & cinema, and a number of live concerts staged outdoors on the shores of Cheongpung Lake and Uilimji. Jecheon International Music & Film Festival is presented by Jecheon International Music & Film Festival andhosted by the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Executive Committee.
Slogan: Superascéndo
Description : International Film Festival with a portion of Competition Sections
Period : 2024 Sep 5(Thu) ~ 2024 Sep 10(Tue)
Opening Ceremony : Sep 5 (Thu) Jecheon Art Center
Closing Ceremony : Sep 10 (Thu) Jecheon Art Center
Screening : 96 films from 16 countries, Performance by about 21 musicians
Venues : Jecheon Art Center, Cheongpung Lakeside Stage, Semyung University, Cheongpung Resort, Jecheon Media Center, Haso Living Culture Center‘Sanchaek’, Jecheon City Area
Opening Film
ABBA: Against the Odds explores the story of the iconic band ABBA, who burst onto the scene with a sensational debut at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, winning with "Waterloo" and igniting a global phenomenon. While ABBA's songs remain famous today, partly due to the success of the Mamma Mia film series, the band's identity and the backstory of their rise to fame amidst the tumultuous social and political climate of 1970s and 1980s Europe is relatively less known. ABBA: Against the Odds delves into their legendary beginnings, musical evolution, the conflicts arising from their sudden fame, and their personal stories. The film addresses the band's rise and fall, covering topics such as their unique image-making that sparked debates over kitsch, the media's sexism, and their failed American tour. It portrays the societal perceptions of the band, illustrating their struggles not just as celebrities but as artists pursuing their musical direction despite various prejudices, even at the peak of their success. Through fascinating archival materials and detailed direction, the film captures the band's destiny as they battled against the odds.The universal message of empathy conveyed through ABBA's music, and their tumultuous journey as a product of the show business industry, offer a compelling topic for reflection, resonating with audiences not only from that era but also today.
