The Fortress is a 2017 South Korean epic historical drama film directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, starring Lee Byung-hun and Kim Yoon-seok. It is based on the novel Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon.[2]
| The Fortress | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Namhan sanseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Namhan sanŏng |
| Directed by | Hwang Dong-hyuk |
| Screenplay by | Hwang Dong-hyuk |
| Based on | Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon |
| Starring | Lee Byung-hun Kim Yoon-seok |
| Cinematography | Kim Jee-yong |
| Edited by | Nam Na-yeong |
| Music by | Ryuichi Sakamoto |
Production company | Siren Pictures |
| Distributed by | CJ Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Languages | Korean Manchu |
| Box office | US$29.2 million[1] |
Plot
editThe 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.
Cast
editMain
editA leader of one of the two ideological cliques that battles in the fortress trying to decide whether to make peace or fight against the Qing dynasty.[3][4]
- Kim Yoon-seok as Kim Sang-hun[5]
The other leader of the ideological clique who battles with Choi's opinion and firmly believes in defending the nation's dignity by fighting against the Qing dynasty.[6]
The king who is in agony in the tense conflicts between his men over the fate of the nation.[7]
- Go Soo as Seo Nal-soe
A blacksmith sent out with a king's letter to recruit loyal forces.
- Park Hee-soon as Lee Shi-baek
The commander of the Namhansanseong garrison, silently defending the mountain fortress in the extreme cold weather conditions.
Supporting
edit- Song Young-chang as Kim Ryoo
- Jo Woo-jin as Jung Myung-soo
- Lee David as Chil-bok
- Heo Sung-tae as Yong Gol-dae
- Kim Beop-rae as Hong Taiji
- Jo Ah-in as Na-roo
- Jin Seon-kyu as Lee Doo-gap
- Yoo Soon-woong as Chief Scholar
- Park Ji-il as Deputy Chief Scholar
- Choi Jong-ryul as Eunuch
- Kim Joong-ki as First Secretary
- Shin Ki-joon as Crown Prince
Release and reception
editThe film was released in South Korean cinemas on October 3, 2017.[8] It topped the box office on its opening day with 444,527 viewers. According to the film's distributor CJ Entertainment, by the second day of its release, the film had accumulated more than one million admissions, the fastest film released during the Chuseok holidays to surpass the mark.[9][10]
The Fortress was sold to 28 countries worldwide including U.S.A, Japan, Taiwan and Singapore. It was the opening film at the 2nd London East Asia Film Festival. In South Korea, the film attracted a total of 3.8 million moviegoers.[11]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 63% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.30/10.[12]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best Film | The Fortress | Won | [13][14][15] |
| Best Director | Hwang Dong-hyuk | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography | Kim Jee-yong | Won | ||
| Best Music | Ryuichi Sakamoto | Won | ||
| Top 10 Films | The Fortress | Won | ||
| 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Film | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best Director | Hwang Dong-hyuk | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Kim Yoon-seok | Nominated | ||
| Lee Byung-hun | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Hwang Dong-hyuk | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography and Lighting | Kim Jee-yong & Jo Gyu-young | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | Ryuichi Sakamoto | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction | Chae Kyung-seon | Nominated | ||
| 4th Korean Film Producers Association Awards | Best Film | The Fortress | Won | [17] |
| Best Editing | Nam Na-yeong | Won | ||
| Best Sound | Choi Tae-young | Won | ||
| 12th Asian Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Kim Jee-yong | Won | [18][19] |
| Best Sound | Choi Tae-young | Nominated | ||
| 54th Baeksang Arts Awards | Grand Prize (Film) | Kim Yoon-seok | Nominated | [20][21] |
| Best Film | The Fortress | Won | ||
| Best Director | Hwang Dong-hyuk | Nominated | ||
| 23rd Chunsa Film Art Awards | Won | [22][23] | ||
| Best Actor | Lee Byung-hun | Nominated | ||
| Technical Award | Kim Jee-yong | Won | ||
| 27th Buil Film Awards | Best Film | The Fortress | Nominated | [24][25] |
| Best Director | Hwang Dong-hyuk | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Kim Jee-yong | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | Ryuichi Sakamoto | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction | Chae Kyung-seon | Nominated | ||
| 55th Grand Bell Awards | Best Film | The Fortress | Nominated | [26][27] |
| Best Director | Hwang Dong-hyuk | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Lee Byung-hun | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Hwang Dong-hyuk | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Kim Jee-yong | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Nam Na-young | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction | Chae Kyung-seon | Nominated | ||
| Best Lightning | Jo Kyu-young | Won | ||
| Best Costume Design | Jo Sang-kyung | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | Ryuichi Sakamoto | Won | ||
| 2nd The Seoul Awards | Best Film | The Fortress | Nominated | [28] |
| Best Actor | Lee Byung-hun | Nominated | ||
| Camerimage | Golden Frog | Kim Jee-yong | Won |
References
edit- ^ "The Fortress (2017)". koreanfilm.or.kr.
- ^
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- "Daum영화 <남한산성>".
- "영화 [남한산성] 상세정보".
- "'남한산성' 9월 개봉 확정…"역사상 가장 치열했던 47일" : 스포츠조선". Sports Chosun. 26 July 2017.
- 조재영 (26 July 2017). "'최장 열흘 휴일' 추석 극장가…'남한산성' '킹스맨' 격돌".
- "- 이병헌X김윤석X박해일 '남한산성', 오는 9월 개봉 확정텐아시아". 26 July 2017.
- "'The Fortress' tackles heavy historical subject". 25 September 2017.
- Herald, The Korea (8 October 2017). "'The Fortress' dominates box office over Chuseok".
- ^ "Actor Lee Byung-hun attends press conference for 'The Fortress'". Yonhap News Agency. August 24, 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
- ^ "Exclusive: Interview with Korean actor Lee Byung Hun on his role in The Fortress, whitewashing and how he navigates Hollywood". independent.co.uk. 23 October 2017. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Lee Byung-hun praises 'The Fortress' co-star Kim Yoon-seok".
- ^ "'The Fortress' director hopes to provide a chance to learn from past".
- ^ Herald, The Korea (23 August 2017). "Dazzling cast of 'Fortress' takes serious approach to historical film".
- ^ Shim Sun-ah (August 23, 2017). "(LEAD) 'The Fortress' director hopes to provide a chance to learn from past". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
- ^ "'The Fortress' becomes fastest Chuseok movie to surpass 1 mln in attendance". Yonhap News Agency. October 5, 2017.
- ^ Leydon, Joe (20 October 2017). "Film Review: 'The Fortress'". variety.com. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "'The Fortress' sold to 28 foreign countries". Yonhap News Agency. October 24, 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
- ^ "The Fortress". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "[공식입장] '영평상' 설경구·나문희 男女주연상, '남한산성' 최우수작품 수상". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "제37회 영평상, 설경구·나문희 남녀주연상…'남한산성' 4관왕". xportsnews.com. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "THE FORTRESS Dominates 37th Korean Film Critics Association Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. 30 October 2017.
- ^ "[공식입장] '제38회 청룡영화상' 후보 공개, '불한당'vs'택시' 대격돌" (in Korean). Sports Chosun. 2017-11-06.
- ^ "THE FORTRESS Tops Korean Film Producers Association Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone.
- ^ "Asian Film Awards 2018 nominations". South China Morning Post. January 11, 2018.
- ^ "Asian Film Awards: 'Youth' Wins Top Prize From 'Demon Cat'". Variety. March 17, 2018.
- ^ "'1987' shines at Baeksang awards : The annual ceremony honors the best works in local film and television". Korea JoongAng Daily. May 5, 2018.
- ^ "제54회 백상예술대상, TV·영화 각 부문별 수상 후보자 공개". JTBC (in Korean). April 6, 2018.
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- ^ "[23rd 춘사영화제 종합]'남한산성' 최우수감독상 수상…최희서 11관왕 달성". Herald Corporation (in Korean). May 18, 2018.
- ^ "[23회 부산국제영화제] 부일영화상". Busan Daily (in Korean). 20 September 2018.
- ^ "5관왕 '공작', '허스토리'와 함께 부산 품었다(종합) [27회 부일영화상]". MK Sports (in Korean). 5 October 2018.
- ^ "제55회 대종상, 각 부문 후보 공개…'공작' 12개 최다부문 노미네이트". Seoul Sports (in Korean). 21 September 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
- ^ "'버닝', 대종상 작품상 영예...1주기 故김주혁, 특별상 수상 [종합]". Osen (in Korean). 22 October 2018.
- ^ "'제2회 더 서울어워즈' 10월27일 개최, 드라마-영화 각 부문별 후보공개". iMBC (in Korean). September 28, 2018.
External links
edit- Official website
- The Fortress at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- The Fortress at HanCinema
- The Fortress at IMDb