Shoot the Sun by Lyric - The Fight to Protect Korea's Screen Quota

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Released October 16, 1999

Overview

This documentary captures the Korean film industry's campaign to maintain the screen quota system, in opposition to the government and Hollywood's plot to overtake the film market. Images of them shaving heads and going on hunger strikes reveal oppressed state they are in and their willingness to fight. Currently, they are waging a campaign for international solidarity among filmmakers.

Runtime

1h 25m


Origin Country

South Korea


Original Language

Korean


Original Title

노래로 태양을 쏘다 - 스크린쿼터 사수 투쟁의 기록


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • South Korea

Spoken Languages

  • 한국어/조선말 (Korean)

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