[INTERVIEW] Documentary director follows master drum maker's lonely journey to find the 'right sound'

Preserving a cultural tradition in these rapidly changing contemporary times is a daunting mission indeed, especially when it is overlooked by society at large. Yet, this is not the case for master drum craftsman Im Seon-bin, who was designated as a Gyeonggi Intangible Cultural Asset in 1999. He has dedicated his entire life to preserving and passing down how to make the traditional drums including the grand bass drum, or “buk,” to the next generation. Recently, Im's six decades of unwavering efforts were recognized by a filmmaker. Director Lee Jeong-jun's feature documentary directorial debut, “The Birth of Resonance,” brings Im's craft into the limelight, paying tribute to the artisan for his perseverance and tenacity to continue a cultural heritage tradition.

source https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/11/689_318090.html?fl

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