Mapo-gu Operates Masil Cinema for Culturally Marginalized Groups

Mapo-gu to Operate Masil Cinema Starting March 25 for About 200 Culturally Marginalized Seniors
Popular Films Like "Myeongryang" Screened in Relay...Various Pre-Movie Performances Planned

Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) will open the free movie theater "Masil Cinema," starting with the film "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," which attracted 10 million viewers, on March 25.

Masil Cinema is a cultural welfare project planned in cooperation with the Korean Film Archive to provide cultural enjoyment opportunities to culturally marginalized groups in the area, such as senior citizens.

This year, seven movie screenings will be held at the Mapo-gu Office auditorium. It will operate on the fourth Monday of every month, excluding the harsh winter months (December, January, and February) and the peak summer months (July and August), screening mainly comedy, melodrama, and family drama genres preferred by all age groups.

Additionally, lively side performances such as trot music and instrumental performances will be prepared before the movies to enhance the audience's enjoyment.

The films scheduled for 2024 are ▲The Admiral: Roaring Currents ▲Miracle in Cell No. 7 ▲Exit ▲Oh! Moon-hee ▲Miracle ▲Confidential Assignment 2: International ▲Collateral.

Residents who wish to watch can freely attend the screenings at 2 p.m. on the day of the screening at the Mapo-gu Office auditorium without any prior application.

Starting this year, senior citizens visiting Masil Cinema will be able to directly suggest movies they want to see, and the district plans to reflect these suggestions in future schedules to achieve higher satisfaction.

Furthermore, group viewings with local groups such as Ilseong Girls' High School students and the Mapo-gu Silver Choir will be promoted to create even more special memories for the elderly.

Mayor Park Gang-su said, "I hope everyone will gather at the Mapo-gu Masil Cinema, which has returned with the spring breeze, to enjoy performances and movies together and have a great time," adding, "Going forward, Mapo-gu will continue to discover and operate various cultural projects so that all residents can enjoy refined culture and arts without exclusion."