When does Winter in Sokcho take place?

The film screening starts on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM and is expected to end at 9:00 PM.

Where will the film be shown?

The screening will take place at the projector of Gasteig HP8 at Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 Munich.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular ticket price is 7 euros. Discounted tickets are available for 5 euros.

How long is the film?

The film has a duration of 105 minutes.

What age is the film suitable for?

Winter in Sokcho is suitable for ages 12 and up.

Who is organizing the film screening?

The evening is organized by the German-Japanese Society in Bavaria e.V. in cooperation with the Munich City Library.

Winter in Sokcho: A Quiet Film Journey Full of Longing and Surprising Closeness in Munich

Name: Winter in Sokcho
Start: 2026-11-13T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-13T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Gasteig HP8 – Projektor

Winter in Sokcho: A Quiet Encounter in Wintery Sokcho

On Friday, November 13, 2026, the Japanese Film Series 2026 will present the sensitive feature film Winter in Sokcho at the projector of Gasteig HP8. The screening begins at 7:00 PM and invites you to an atmospheric cinema evening amid Korean coastal landscapes, cultural strangeness, and cautious closeness.

Between Sea Cold and Human Warmth

The focus is on a young employee of a guesthouse in Sokcho, a small coastal town in South Korea. There she encounters an artist from Normandy, who seeks the silence of the place to draw. While he finds calm in solitude, she wishes to escape from her familiar surroundings. From these opposing life concepts, a gentle encounter full of unspoken feelings develops.

A Poetic Film Evening at Gasteig HP8

The French production from 2024 combines a calm narrative pace with impressive images of a winter coastal town. Walks, conversations, and glances shape the event experience as much as the special event atmosphere at the projector of Gasteig HP8. The film adaptation is based on the novel by Elisa Shua Dusapin and is aimed at an audience that appreciates quiet dramas, international film art, and sophisticated cinema.

Japanese Film Series with an International Perspective

The Japanese Film Series has been around for over ten years and is jointly organized by the Munich City Library and the German-Japanese Society in Bavaria e.V. The program showcases feature films, animation, and documentaries, making the diversity of Japanese filmmaking and thematically related international productions tangible. The event planning combines cultural education, cinematic discoveries, and a concentrated audience atmosphere.

Conclusion: Quiet Cinema with Lasting Impact

Winter in Sokcho awaits its visitors with a melancholic story, striking landscape images, and a finely observed approach between two people. Those who love international film art and special cinema evenings in Munich will experience an intense journey to the Korean coast at Gasteig HP8. Mark the date now and discover the film live on the big screen.