'The Moment the Paper Rings' Release and 3 Points to Note!

The documentary film 〈The Moment the Paper Rings〉, which won the Grand Prize in the Korean Competition at the 22nd Seoul International Environmental Film Festival, has been meeting audiences in theaters since November 12, ahead of the Winter Olympics to be held early next year. The documentary film 〈The Moment the Paper Rings〉 tells the story of the thousand-year-old forest 'Gariwangsan' that was destroyed to host the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and has revealed viewing points to consider upon its release.

POINT #1

Contemplating Sustainable Methods in the Face of Climate Crisis!

The film unfolds its narrative around the lost Gariwangsan under the social promise of 'full restoration after the Olympics,' capturing the reality of Gariwangsan, which has yet to be restored, and the efforts of environmental groups fighting to correct this, as well as local residents striving to revive the area. This raises awareness about the sustainability of reckless development surrounding the mega event of the Olympics and expands it into a national issue. The development issue is not just about losing forests; it questions the direction of the future we must create.

POINT #2

Encountering the Majestic Scenery of a Mountain Like No Other!

Gariwangsan was designated as a forest genetic resource protection area by the Korea Forest Service due to its diverse native species. Directors Kim Joo-young and Komeil Soheili, who have covered this over a long period, captured the diversity of life on camera. This leads to the stage of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in the Italian Alps, Cortina d'Ampezzo. In this scene, where the lost nature is solemnly comforted by the melody of a cellist, it leaves an intense aftertaste never seen before. This is why the landscapes of nature left by the two documentarians must be seen on the screen.

POINT #3

Touching Hearts with the Narration of Singer and Artist Solbi!

As a contemporary artist who has expanded her unique artistic world across various genres, Solbi, as the narrator of 〈The Moment the Paper Rings〉, articulates the themes of nature and humanity, development and coexistence in a powerful yet warm tone, delivering a sincere message about the socially emerging environmental issues. Solbi's voice, which is connected to a special bond with the two directors, revives the language of nature that we have forgotten back to our side.

In this era of climate emergency. Behind the glamorous stage that the world is excited about, the film 〈The Moment the Paper Rings〉 captures the time of the erased forest and will finally be available in theaters nationwide ahead of the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.