Arum Nam is a documentary director based in Seoul, South Korea. She's currently pursuing a master's degree in documentary at the Korea National University of Arts. She directed a short documentary titled _Pink Femi _which tells the story of a feminist mother, and co-directed _Teleporting _with Japanese directors during the pandemic. K-Family Affairs is her first feature documentary.
Filmmaker Arum Nam's parents are part of the proud 386 generation, which played a significant role in achieving democratization in South Korea. Eager to pass on a better world to Arum, her father became a public servant, and her mother, a feminist activist. But Arum’s perspective shifts at 18 with the Sewol ferry disaster. Also reflecting on events like #MeToo and impeachment, Arum ponders her ...
Filmmaker Arum Nam's parents are part of the proud 386 generation, which played a significant role in achieving democratization in South Korea. Eager to pass on a better world to Arum, her father became a public servant, and her mother, a feminist activist. But Arum’s perspective shifts at 18 with the Sewol ferry disaster. Also reflecting on events like #MeToo and impeachment, Arum ponders her ...