Remembrance of MB (Korean: MB의 추억) is a 2012 South Korean black comedy documentary film directed by Kim Jae-hwan. Named after President Lee Myung-bak's first name initials, it focuses on his 2007 election pledges and examines whether they have been achieved during his five-year term in office. A political documentary that makes people laugh and cry, Lee bursts onto the scene when the public yearns for a hero who will solve the economic crisis. However, voters' initial excitement turns into disappointment.[1]
| Remembrance of MB | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Kim Jae-hwan |
| Written by | Kim Jae-hwan |
| Produced by | Kang Su-heon |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Screened at the 13th Jeonju International Film Festival, it was among the ten most popular films highly acclaimed by the audiences.[2]
It was also popular, attracting 10,000 viewers just 21 days after its release in mid-October 2012. Coming in the midst of a new president election in December, it reminds viewers the importance of voting.[3]
Cast
edit- Ahn Suk-hwan as narrator
- Kang Su-heon
- Park Mun-jin
- Kim Je-dong (special appearance)
References
edit- ^ Yi, Whan-woo (22 November 2012). "Are politically sensitive films liberal-oriented?". The Korea Times. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Jeonju International Film Festival award winners announced". Korean Film Council. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Art and Culture". Hancinema. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
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