Dancing with Jikji (2017)

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In the captivating documentary Dancing with Jikji, Canadian traveler David Redman embarks on a journey to the French National Library. His goal is to see Jikji, the worlds oldest movable metal type book, which was printed in Korea in 1377. However, upon his arrival, David Redman is shocked to discover that no one at the library knows anything about this historic masterpiece. This unsettling revelation exposes a deep-seated Eurocentrism that dominates the global narrative of printing history. Determined to uncover the truth, he sets out on a quest to challenge these historical biases and find out why this monumental Korean achievement remains hidden in the shadows of Western history. Dancing with Jikji is an eye-opening film that questions who writes our history, offering a compelling look at cultural erasure and the struggle to gain recognition for Korea’s invaluable contribution to human civilization.

Country: Korean

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2017

Genre:Documentary