A Korean Film Club was launched on 20 June at the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts at Budapest Metropolitan University.

The theme of the screening was “Women,” with students acting as film curators, selecting the films and leading discussions with the audience. For the first event, The Housemaid (Kim Ki-young, 1960) was screened—a masterpiece that holds a significant place in the history of Korean cinema. Design student Arwen Bishopp and screenwriting student Réka Szita served as panellists, leading a lively discussion with the audience following the film. Before the screening, the students gave a brief presentation on the social climate and historical background of 1960s South Korea to provide context for the film.

This was followed by an in-depth interpretation and discussion of key scenes and symbols in the film, the role and significance of the female characters, and the director's intentions. Through this process, the film was redefined as more than just a thriller—as a work that explores issues of gender, family, and class.

The collaborative screening was part of the ongoing cultural and artistic exchange between the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary and Budapest Metropolitan University, which will continue in the autumn semester.

Next semester's programme, in particular, is expected to provide an opportunity for deeper cultural dialogue by inviting Hungarian film and gender scholars and writers.