SMB13 × Frieze Film Seoul 2025

2025.09.01 – 2025.09.04
The 13th Seoul Mediacity Biennale (SMB13) × Frieze Film Seoul 2025 Poster, 2025. Design: nonplace studio

The 13th Seoul Mediacity Biennale presents a special screening program curated by artistic directors Anton Vidokle, Hallie Ayres, and Lukas Brasiskis for Frieze Film Seoul 2025. The screenings will take place on the rooftop of Seoul Museum of Art and feature a selection of artists’ films that converge spiritual, mystical, and magical forces on the screen in ways that change our understanding of everyday life. Composed in four chapters—Harmony, Reclaiming, Communion, and Waking Dreams—the screening program will be accompanied by introductions by the artistic directors and a reception on the program’s opening day.

2025. 09. 01. 15.00-22.00 Invitation only
2025. 09. 02 - 09. 04. 19.00-21.00 Advance Reservation Required via SMB13 website

Day 1 - 2025. 09. 01. Harmony


(1) Sky Hopinka, Mnemonics of Shape and Reason, 2021
(2) Jane Jin Kaisen, Portal, 2024
(3) Laura Huertas Millán, Para La Coca, 2023

Day 2 - 2025. 09. 02. Reclaiming


(4) Colectivo Los Ingrávidos, Coyolxauhqui, 2017
(5) Hsu Chia-Wei, Marshal Tie Jia—Turtle Island, 2012
(6) Karrabing Film Collective, Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams, 2016

Day 3 - 2025. 09. 03. Communion


(7) Joachim Koester, The Hashish Club, 2009
(8) Tamar Guimarães and Kasper Akhøj, Studies for a Minor History of Trembling Matter, 2017
(9) Angela Su, The Magnificent Levitation Act of Lauren O, 2022

Day 4 - 2025. 09. 04. Waking Dreams


(10) Zheng Yuan, Dream Delivery, 2018
(11) Amit Dutta, The Many Interrupted Dreams of Mr. Hemmady, 2024
(12) Anocha Suwichakornpong, Graceland, 2006

  • This program is open to participants of all ages.
  • This program is first-come, first-served and may close early once full.
  • On-site registration will be available only if there are remaining spots.
  • Entry is available from 1 hour before the event begins.
  • Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Korean–English.
  • Films are subject to copyright protection. Reproduction and distribution of the films without any written permission of the museum is prohibited.
  • If you are unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances, please cancel your registration in advance by emailing contact@mediacityseoul.kr so that others may participate.
  • Photography and video recording may take place for documentation and promotional purposes. Personal information may also be collected and retained for five years. Your attendance signifies your consent.

2025-09-02

Day 2 Reclaming

2025-09-03

Day 3 Communion

2025-09-04

Day 4 Waking Dreams

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