Due to the task of analyzing a popular Korean movie concerning the geographic aspects involved, the movie “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter … and Spring” directed by Ki-Duk Kim in 2003 was chosen. It is an interesting and convincing movie, also shown on international film festivals, which tells the story of the life of a Korean Buddhist monk from his early childhood to the late time of his life, as well as from his time as a novice to his own enlightenment as a master. The aim of this paper is to analyze the movie regarding geographical aspects and show the relation to the plot of the story. As this is a movie, which benefits from the impressing pictures of the nature that play a key role for the story, several aspects of geography can be displayed. As already mentioned in the title of the movie, there are five parts, which play a special role, each of them showing a different stage in the monks life and being an episode of the film. These five scenes will be analyzed individually and then all scenes will be compared in a conclusion, where also the main findings on the film and its geographic aspects will be indicated. The aspects concerning geography are predominantly the changing seasons, but there will also be some others, which will be introduced later on.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. Introduction
- 1.1 Main Topic
- 1.2 Purpose of the Paper
- II. Main Part
- 2.1 Scene 1: Spring
- 2.2 Scene 2: Summer
- 2.3 Scene 3: Fall
- 2.4 Scene 4: Winter
- III. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This seminar paper analyzes the Korean film "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring," directed by Ki-Duk Kim, focusing on the geographical aspects and their relationship to the storyline. The paper explores how the film utilizes the natural environment and specific geographic features to illustrate the stages of the protagonist's life journey.
- The relationship between the changing seasons and the stages of a human life
- The role of the geographical location and natural surrounding in shaping the story
- The use of visual imagery and specific geographic features to convey emotions and themes
- The film's depiction of Korean Buddhist philosophy and its influence on the protagonist
- The impact of the protagonist's actions on his environment and the natural world
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper examines the film's five episodes, each representing a distinct season and a specific stage in the protagonist's life. The focus is on analyzing the natural setting and how it interacts with the narrative.
- Scene 1: Spring: This episode introduces the young monk in his early childhood, mirroring the season of spring. It explores the protagonist's initial innocence and his gradual development of awareness as he interacts with the natural world. The paper analyzes the specific fauna and flora of the forested area surrounding the monastery and how they contribute to the narrative.
- Scene 2: Summer: This chapter examines the protagonist's adolescence and the challenges he faces as he learns to control his emotions and desires. It explores the summer season's influence on the narrative, highlighting the intense heat and the protagonist's struggle to find balance and inner peace.
- Scene 3: Fall: This section delves into the protagonist's adulthood and the transition to middle age. The paper analyzes the autumn season's symbolism and how it connects to the protagonist's growing sense of responsibility and his acceptance of the natural cycle of life and death.
- Scene 4: Winter: The final chapter before the conclusion focuses on the protagonist's old age and his journey towards enlightenment. The paper analyzes the harshness of winter and how it mirrors the protagonist's physical and emotional decline, ultimately leading to his spiritual awakening.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this seminar paper is on the geographical elements within the Korean movie "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring." The paper analyzes the film's portrayal of the Korean landscape, specific geographical features, and their connection to the story's themes. Key terms include Korean geography, natural environment, Buddhist philosophy, seasons, visual imagery, and the interaction between humans and nature.
- Citar trabajo
- Diplom-Kaufmann, M.A. Marco Alexander Caiza Andresen (Autor), 2006, The Korean movie “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter … and Spring”. Interactions between Geographical Location, Natural Surrounding and Storyline, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/74884
