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15th DMZ Docs(2023)

I AM DOCU



Be Boy

JANG Euijin

  • Korea
  • 2023
  • 81min
  • G
  • DCP
  • color

World Premiere

Synopsis

This documentary chronicles the journey of B-boy Physicx over a span of 10 years. As he strived to become a world champion B-boy, he realized his dream and achieved both wealth and fame. However, even in the midst of these accomplishments, he encountered the harsh realities of life, leading him to a state of despair. Despite the paradox that even his joyful moments of dancing failed to bring him happiness, he persisted in his lifelong quest for contentment. 

Review

 A truly happy and free dance. These words summarize the ideals of Physics, who was once considered one of the best b-boys in the world. Be Boy follows Physics' long journey as he continues to struggle and grow even after becoming a world champion. It all started as a teenager dancing on the cold, hard streets. Interspersed with reminiscences and archival footage, Physics recalls the words of an American dancer who urged them to express themselves freely, not just with technique, as they took the world by storm. Using his words as a guidepost, Physics continues his search for what it means to be truly happy dancing, even through the ups and downs that have come with his rise to the top. From the very beginning, Physics' voice-over naturally draws the movie's focus to him, and we follow him as he travels the world, refusing to settle for anything less. He reaches a point where he says that he has found freedom through dancing, but now he wants to be free without dancing. In this way, the movie completes an extraordinary portrait of an artist who has never lost sight of his roots while constantly pursuing his own themes.

Director

  • JANG Euijin

    Having completed bachelor's and master's degrees in image arts from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Jang possesses a comprehensive academic background. Jang also served as a producer at Docukorea and contributed as a lecturer in film at Chungwoon University and Ajou University. Notably, Jang's filmmaking repertoire encompasses projects such as Bleach (2008) and Words & Brush (2011) of Lim Oksang, both of which have been featured at diverse Korean and international film festivals.

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