Vicious Circuits: Korea’s IMF Cinema and the End of the American Century (Post*45)
Vicious Circuits explores Korea’s IMF Cinema as a lens on the end of the American Century. Joseph Jonghyun Jeon analyzes how films from this era captured economic turmoil, globalization, and shifting cultural identities, revealing the intricate ties between cinema and international finance in postcolonial contexts.
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Vicious Circuits delves into Korea’s IMF Cinema, a pivotal period in the nation's film history tied to the International Monetary Fund crisis. The book analyzes how these films reflect broader economic and cultural transformations.
Joseph Jonghyun Jeon investigates the ways in which cinema navigated the challenges of globalization and national identity during this time. It highlights the evolution of Korean filmmaking in response to international financial pressures.
The work positions this cinema within the context of the declining American Century, offering insights into postcolonial and transnational dynamics. Through detailed textual analysis, it uncovers the circuits of influence shaping modern Korean media.
Part of the Post*45 series, the book contributes to discussions on contemporary Asian cinema and its global implications. It provides a framework for understanding the interplay between aesthetics and economics in film production.
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