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“Chilbok”
From The Fortress (Namhansanseong) (2017)
Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk (of the mega-hit Netflix drama “Squid Game”)
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(Also from The Fortress, “Kings March – Strings”, is exquisitely composed and sounds so Ryuichi Sakamoto, but we want to introduce the hidden gem “Chilbok”).
The Fortress is an epic historical drama film directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, starring Lee Byung-hun and Kim Yoon-seok, based on the novel Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon. The film is set during the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, when King Injo and his retainers sought refuge in the fortress located in Namhansanseong.
Ryuichi’s original score received several nominations and won Best Music at the 37th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards and the 55th Daejong Film Awards.
“…For me, Today’s Korean Cinema has its own unique strength. Being my first score for a Korean film, I wanted to express my respect and friendship for the Korean people and their culture. I spent a lot of time studying traditional Korean music and experimenting with ways to integrate those sounds alongside modern composing and sound design techniques. I am very proud of myself and the team’s result to achieve this shared vision.
As you know the subject matter of this film is not easy. I greatly admire Hwang Dong-hyuk’s bravery to produce such a film.
And we must admire and applaud the great performances exhibited by the actors, taking on such difficult roles.”
– Ryuichi Sakamoto
(excerpt from speech accepting the award from the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards)
The film is available to watch on Netflix and other streaming services.
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#chilbok #TheFortress | Posted on 08/Apr/2024 23:50:34
