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Crowdfunding for the documentary film ‘You’re the Fatherland’ about ‘the country situation’ exceeded 200 million won in just one day after the fundraiser started. Netizens who saw the trailer released on YouTube showed mixed reactions at the same time, saying that it was a “must see movie” and “the best comedy movie.”
The production team of ‘You’re the Fatherland’ started fundraising for the project to hold a preview on the crowdfunding site Tumblbuck from 10 am on the 25th. exceeded 1 billion won. As of 6 am on the 27th, more than 294 million won had been collected from 5,896 supporters. Funding closes on the 15th of the following month.
The production team said, “We are proceeding with funding to prove the audience’s support and expectations for ‘Your Motherland’ to secure a theater in a large multiplex and create an opportunity for more audiences to see it in theaters.”
‘You’re the Fatherland’ is a documentary that looks back on the 67 days from August 9, 2019, when former Minister Cho was appointed as Minister of Justice to October 14, when he resigned. Director Lee Seung-joon and the production team said, “This film is not a judgment about the ‘national situation’, but a story about the frame overlaid by the media and prosecutors, and the questions and directions that have been erased. “I made this documentary for that.” Your Country will be released for the first time at the Jeonju International Film Festival on the 1st of next month, and will also be released in theaters from the 25th. Special screenings will also be held in 8 cities (Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan, Gwangju, Ulsan, Jeju) from the opening date to June 3.
“Everyone Must See” VS “Best Comedy Movie”
The distributor, Etnine Film, announced on the 25th through its YouTube channel. A 30-second teaser with the explanation, “The hunting has begun! A story of conflict and resistance that may one day become ‘me’.” A preview was also released. The trailer illuminates the extinguished courtroom and the prosecutor’s office, “Whether this is true or not, it’s half killing the prey.”do. After that, it changes to a screen where you can see the whole view of the National Assembly. “Ah, these guys decided to kill this family” also appeareddo.
The appearance of former Minister Cho at the National Assembly personnel hearing in September 2019 and the president-elect Yoon Seok-yeol, who served as the Prosecutor General, will also appear. President-elect Yoon decided to investigate former Minister Cho. On October 19, 2019, there is also a scene where Democratic Party lawmaker Baek Hye-ryun asks, “Did the president give orders?” Although it did not appear in the video, President-elect Yoon replied, “This kind of incident cannot be done without my approval and determination.”
At the end of the video, the phrase “Even though it suffered and was eventually broken, it must be retrieved” appears.do. Then, in September 2019, the video concludes with the scene of the candlelight vigil held on the road between the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul and the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office.
Netizens commented on “The movie everyone should see” (J-sun ***), “I made a reservation for the Jeonju Film Festival” (alice88880), “It’s not true that everything is mine, but it’s a pity that many people don’t know it” (chmy*** *) “The best comedy movie of 2022” (Swarm**) showed mixed reactions.
Park Min-sik reporter bemyself@hankookilbo.com
