Highlights of the 24th Busan International Film Festival The story is set in the 1970s during the period of military dictatorship. Schools were frequently closed and society seemed to face bleak prospects on all fronts. Nonetheless, Byung Tae, a college student, enjoys pursuing romance in blind group dates. It’s during one of these ventures that he meets Young Ja, a French literature student. (Source: Letterboxd) Edit Translation
- English
- Español
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 바보들의 행진
- Also Known As: Babodeului Haengjin , Babodeurui Haengjin , 바보들의 行進
- Director: Ha Gil Jong
- Screenwriter: Choi In Ho
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Where to Watch The March of Fools
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Cast & Credits
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![Ha Jae Young in The March of Fools Korean Movie]( "Ha Jae Young in The March of Fools Korean Movie")
Ha Jae YoungYoung ChulMain Role -
![Lee Seung Hyun in The March of Fools Korean Movie]( "Lee Seung Hyun in The March of Fools Korean Movie")
Lee Seung Hyun[Young Newspaper Boy]Support Role -
![Lee Il Woong in The March of Fools Korean Movie]( "Lee Il Woong in The March of Fools Korean Movie")
Lee Il Woong Guest Role -
![Park Bu Yang in The March of Fools Korean Movie]( "Park Bu Yang in The March of Fools Korean Movie")
Park Bu Yang[Crime prevention]Bit part
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Reviews
Social Commentary during Censorship in the Korean Film Industry
As someone who was not familiar with the Korean political situation in the '70s, I went into this viewing with very little context. I appreciated that even though the two main characters were men, there were still moments showing the women's perspective regarding women being "short-changed" during this time.The film itself is fast-paced and brings laughs through physical humour and funny interactions. Though there is constant "chaotic energy" coming from the characters' adventures and reinforced by the camera movements and music, Ha Gil-jong ensured there was emphasis on the meaningful moments. This contrast strengthened the impact on the viewer, especially for more poignant moments like the "whale hunting" scene.
Overall, I am happy I watched this film as I enjoyed the soundtrack and it inspired me to look further into the film censorships during this time. This is not a movie I would recommend as a "casual watch", however it is a great film for people who wish to have a better understanding of the effects the military dictatorship had on the Korean youth, and society as a whole.
Rating
Overall: 3.5/5
Quality: 4/5
Enjoyability: 3/5
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