AHN Jong-hwa

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AHN Jong-hwa made his debut as an actor. His directorial debut came in 1930 with <Flower Business> and <Singing Season>. <Crossroads of Youth> is the only existing film with prints out of his 12 works.


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Korean Silent Film Fascinates Berlin Feb 19, 2013

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Awards and Invitation

<Crossroads of Youth> Namdo Film Festival (2023)
<Crossroads of Youth> Seoul International Senior Film Festival : SISFF (2019)
<Crossroads of Youth> Korean Film Festival in Australia (2016)
<Crossroads of Youth> Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival (2014)
<Crossroads of Youth> Berlin International Film Festival (2013) - Forum 2013: Special Screenings
<Crossroads of Youth> Muju Film Festival : MJFF (2013) - Opening Film
<Crossroads of Youth> Busan International Film Festival : BIFF (2012)
<Crossroads of Youth> Guanajuato International FIlm Festival (2011) - Gala Performanace

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