Ken Loach's early masterpiece 'Land and Freedom' to receive 4K restoration release in Korea this December
The 4K restored version of Ken Loach's early masterpiece 'Land and Freedom' is set to return to Korean theaters this December, following a special screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
According to media reports, Ken Loach's early masterpiece 'Land and Freedom' will meet Korean audiences again in a 4K restored version. This marks its re-release 30 years after its initial Korean release in 1995, with a theatrical release confirmed for December following a special screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
'Land and Freedom' follows the journey of David, a young British man who joins the front lines to fight against fascism during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. The film highlights the values of freedom and solidarity through the diverging beliefs and choices of individuals within a massive historical context, starring Ian Hart, Rosana Pastor, Iciar Bollain, and Tom Gilroy.
Upon its release in 1995, the film won two awards at the 48th Cannes Film Festival, receiving both the FIPRESCI Prize and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury. It also won Best Film at the European Film Awards and the César Awards for Best Foreign Film. This year, coinciding with the 90th anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the 4K restored version has been officially invited to the 'Cinéma de la Plage' section at the Cannes Film Festival.
On-site, director Ken Loach emphasized the words of Martin Luther King, stating, "What is worse than the violence of the wicked is the silence of good people," and remarked, "An artist is a guardian of truth and a radical voice of civilization." This re-release is expected to serve as a starting point for understanding his cinematic world, which has long illuminated the lives of workers and ordinary people.
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