About this episode
The episode discusses the 1988 Korean intersex lesbian film Sa Bangji and its historical context.
Happy New Year! Today we're discussing the 1988 Korean intersex lesbian film Sa Bangji. Join us as we learn about the real 15th-century woman behind the film's main character, discover how 1980s government policy inadvertently led to the creation of a queer movie, and admire some historical hats. Check out our website, where you can find our sources, as well as everything there is to know about Queer as Fact. If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon, checking out our merch, and following us on Instagram, Tumblr and Bluesky.
Topics covered
- intersex representation
- lesbian cinema
- Korean film history
- government policy
- historical figures
Keywords
- Sa Bangji
- intersex
- lesbian film
- Korean cinema
- 1980s government policy
- historical hats
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Sa Bangji
Places: Korea
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