Repatriation (film)
| Repatriation | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kim Dong-won |
| Produced by | Kim Dong-won |
| Written by |
Kim Dong-won Ryu Mi-rye |
| Starring |
Jo Chang-son Kim Suk-hyung |
| Music by |
Kim Dong-bum Lee Ji-eun |
| Cinematography |
Byun Young-joo Kim Tae-il Jung Chang-young Jang Young-gil Mun Jeong-hyeon |
Release dates |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Repatriation (Hangul: 송환; Hanja: 送還; RR: Songhwan) is a 2004 South Korean documentary film that documents the lives of North Korean spies who were captured and imprisoned in the South for more than 30 years. They were finally set free in the 1990s when inter-Korean relations improved, and repatriated to the North.[1][2]
It was presented with the Freedom of Expression Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, the first time a Korean film has ever been presented with an award at the prestigious U.S. festival.[3] It also won Best Documentary Award at the 19th Fribourg International Film Festival in 2005.[4]
Production
When the "unconverted" North Korean spies, captured and imprisoned in South Korea, were released after more than 30 years, they moved to Bongchun-dong, filmmaker Kim Dong-won's village. Kim developed a close relationship with them which eventually led him to the Repatriation film project, which spanned 12 years and 800 hours of videotaping. The film documents their views on Korea's partition, their daily hardships as they attempt to adjust to South Korean society as well as their struggle for repatriation. Through this intimate portrayal, Kim offers a penetrating insight into the tragic consequences of the Cold War that still persist in Korea.[5][6][7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sundance Film Festival | Freedom of Expression Award | Repatriation | Won |
| 12th Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Planning | Kim Dong-won | Won | |
| 5th Busan Film Critics Awards | Special Jury Prize | Kim Dong-won | Won | |
| 24th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards[8] | Special Mention | Kim Dong-won | Won | |
| 2005 | 19th Fribourg International Film Festival | Best Documentary Award | Repatriation | Won |
References
- ↑ "Repatriation screened with English subtitles". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. 7 April 2004. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ "Repatriation Trailer - Third World Newsreel (TWN)". YouTube. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Kim Dong-won documentary awarded at Sundance". Korean Film Biz Zone. 27 January 2004. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
- ↑ "Repatriation Wins at Fribourg Fest". The Korea Times. 14 March 2005. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ Yoon, Cindy (25 August 2004). "Kim Dong Won's Film on North Korean Prisoners Held in South Korea". Asia Society. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ Foundas, Scott (23 March 2004). "Review: Repatriation". Variety. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ Rham, Rufus de (4 October 2010). "Korean Film 101: Repatriation". Asia Society. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ↑ "Old Boy reigns at Critics Choice Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. 26 December 2004. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
External links
- Repatriation at the Korean Movie Database
- Repatriation at the Internet Movie Database