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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 43 MIN

S4E4: Lee Chang-dong & Historical Context

from UMassterclass · host Students in the Film Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst

Today, UMassterclass is featuring the second episode in a two-part series by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs. In this episode, Bella dives into South Korean history to give historical and cultural context to what informs Lee Chang Dong's choices to do with representation. She talks about women’s place in South Korean society, and historical events contemporary with Lee Chang Dong’s life and ones relevant to his films. Take a listen and enjoy!Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson and Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane NzikobaTheme by Conrad Johnson

Today, UMassterclass is featuring the second episode in a two-part series by Bella Livoti as her final project for Film Auteurs. In this episode, Bella dives into South Korean history to give historical and cultural context to what informs Lee Chang Dong's choices to do with representation. She talks about women’s place in South Korean society, and historical events contemporary with Lee Chang Dong’s life and ones relevant to his films. Take a listen and enjoy!Hosted/Produced by Conrad Johnson and Chloe Mills // Edited by Conrad Johnson // Team: Elle Decatur, Joane NzikobaTheme by Conrad Johnson

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