Urban Linguistics: Korean Documentary Shines at Arlington Film Festival Exciting news! BIKINI WORDS, a captivating Korean documentary exploring urban linguistics, is set to feature in the International Shorts Program at the prestigious 8th annual Arlington International Film Festival. This event unfolds its cinematic wonders from November 1st to November 4th, 2018, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Screening […]

Welcome to the captivating world of PLASTIC GIRLS, the final installment of a Korean shorts trilogy. Join me, Nils Clauss, a cinematographer and director based in Seoul. Together with Nils we delve into the unique narrative of this gender documentary. Featured on Directors Notes Following BIKINI WORDS and LAST LETTERS, PLASTIC GIRLS is now featured […]

In October 2017, the 14th Sedicicorto International Film Festival showcased BIKINI WORDS, a cinematic exploration by a Seoul-based cinematographer. This unique film delves into the distinctive vocabulary that emerged among South Korean factory workers during the rapid industrialization of the 1970s and 1980s. Festival Overview The Sedicicorto International Film Festival , established in 2004, annually […]

Lift-Off Film Festival Global Network proudly presents BIKINI WORDS by Nils Clauss. It is a compelling short film that has secured a coveted spot at the prestigious Vancouver Lift-Off Film Festival 2016. Following its triumphant win as the Best Short Documentary at the Liverpool Lift-Off Film Festival 2016, BIKINI WORDS continues to captivate audiences globally. […]

Exciting news! BIKINI WORDS, a mesmerizing documentary by Seoul based cinematographer Nils Clauss, has earned the prestigious title of VIMEO STAFF PICK. This totals 5 Staff Picks in 5 years! Join me on an immersive journey as we uncover the linguistic legacy of Korea’s industrial expansion in the 1970s and 80s. Exploring Industrial Heritage In […]