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Koh Heeyoung

Korean film-maker

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About Koh Heeyoung

Koh Heeyoung was a South Korean filmmaker.

Koh Heeyoung is a South Korean film-maker, who is the director of Breathing Underwater, a documentary on haenyo. Its production was part of wider efforts to raise awareness of, and UNESCO listing for the culture of haenyo. The film premiered at the Korean Cultural Centre Australia. Another early screening was also held at the London Korean Film Festival.

Born in Jeju, where the haenyo are from, Koh spent seven years collecting footage.

Filmography

2016 - Breathing Underwater

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Also known as
Hee-young Koh, Hee-young Ko, Heeyoung Ko

Frequently asked questions

Who was Koh Heeyoung?

Korean film-maker

What was Koh Heeyoung's occupation?

Koh Heeyoung was a filmmaker.

What nationality was Koh Heeyoung?

Koh Heeyoung was South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Koh Heeyoung

· Wikidata: Q127421152

· DBpedia: Koh Heeyoung

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