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

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

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.

Release Date

October 16, 1999

Status

Released

Original Title

노래로 태양을 쏘다 - 스크린쿼터 사수 투쟁의 기록

Runtime

1h 25min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Korean

Production Companies