The Cinema Museum, London

London East Asia Film Festival presents Madame Freedom (1956)

Thu 30 Oct 2025 @ 20:00 · Events

Madame FreedomThe London East Asia Film Festival season of films presented at The Cinema Museum continues with the South Korean drama Madame Freedom (1956), directed by Han Hyung-mo.

A married woman in 1950s Seoul is swept into a world of jazz bars, secret trysts, and modern temptation. As she seeks personal liberation, her family life begins to unravel, revealing the tensions of a society in transition. This stylish melodrama shocked audiences and redefined Korean cinema’s portrayal of desire.

125 mins. Korean with English subtitles.

Doors open at 19.45, for a 20.00 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licensed cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets £10.

Advance tickets may be purchased from Ticketlab, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.