Recently at Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), the late Ms. Jang Jin-young’s spirit of sharing, which she practiced during her lifetime, was passed on by her father. Along with that touching story, the diverse cinematic legacy she left behind will be presented on campus.

JBNU and the Jeonbuk Independent Film Association have organized a small film festival to commemorate the third anniversary of Ms. Jang Jin-young’s passing, to spotlight her cinematic work and share her moving story. The events will be held on September 7 and 14 at 2:00 PM at the Samsung Arts Center, Geonji Art Hall.

At this festival, on the 7th they will screen "The Scent of Chrysanthemums," a work widely regarded as best reflecting actress Jang Jin-young, and on the 14th they will screen "Love, The Unbearable Lightness," which candidly portrays our stories about romance.

In particular, before each screening the Independent Film Association will provide an introduction to actress Jang Jin-young’s works and her cinematic world.

In addition, the Independent Film Association will screen "Cheong-yeon" and "Love, The Unbearable Lightness" on September 11 and 18, respectively, at the Jeonju Digital Independent Film Theater.

All screenings are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meanwhile, Mr. Jang Gil-nam, the father of the late Ms. Jang Jin-young, donated KRW 100 million to JBNU on August 31, saying it was his daughter’s wish to nurture talented individuals in the region.