서울국제여성영화제

“On a hot summer day around noon, as I cleaned up the chestnuts and corn cobs my baby dropped in the living room, I thought, “Kneeling down to clean is good for my back.” After finishing the cleaning, I lay down on the sofa, and then received a phone call informing me that I was selected as the recipient of the PARK Nam-ok Award at this year’s SIWFF. I was delighted and felt a rush of excitement as I had never expected it. A little later, I received a text message introducing PARK Nam-ok Award from the programmer: it says, “With this award, SIWFF tries to remember women’s reality, perspective, and desire.” Reality, perspective, and desire. These words struck me as essential elements for creating good stories. I receive this award with gratitude, seeing it as support and encouragement to continue creating films, always remembering women’s reality, perspective, and desire. Thank you.” (KIM Boram)

Since her feature debut Chronicles of Blood, Kim Boram has consistently explored stories of women surrounding the female body. In A Table for Two, she meticulously portrays the story of a daughter and mother suffering eating disorders. Commencing from women’s body, the film delves into the mother-daughter relationship, the mother’s past as a female activist, and narrates the journey of a woman’s life, expanding on the themes of her previous film. Therefore, The PARK Nam-ok Award selection committee has selected Kim Boram’s A Table for Two as this year’s winner. The selection committee also sends big applause and encouragement to all female filmmakers who, under challenging conditions, continue to make films from a feminist perspective.