Theresa Hak Kyung Cha
Author and filmmaker; 'Dictee'
Born
Died
1982
43 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in South Korea and later moving to the United States, significant contributions were made to literature and film through unique forms. Authored 'Dictee,' a complex text blending memoir and history, which is considered an influential work in contemporary literature. Worked as a filmmaker, directing experimental films that explored themes of identity and language. Cha's work often intersected cultural and personal narratives, facilitating deeper discussions around immigration and diaspora experiences.
Wrote 'Dictee' in 1982
Directed multiple experimental films
Participated in various art exhibitions
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