The World Cup of Their Own

2002

Feature 5

Jin-sung Choi | 2002 | Documentary | DV 6mm | Color | 60min

SYNOPSIS

This is a 'Minority Report [or the Report on Minorities]' captured during the 2002 Korea - Japan World Cup season. The huge suvvess of this sports festival bolstered 'national pride' among many Koreans, who have forgotten that feeling for a long time while it gave some people a feeling of despair. Those who despaired that this soccer event completely excluded 'minority' voices who suffer from bitter reality and ordeal. This festive event was only for the majority of people who think they represent Korean as a whole.

DIRECTING INTENTION

아무리 봐도, 뭔가 기형적인 것 같은데, ‘자발적’이라고, ‘즐겁다고’ 그들은 얘기했고, 그 ‘자발적 즐거움’의 마취에 빠져있던 ‘대한민국’은 현실의 억압과 모순을 ‘비자발적으로’ 더욱 강화시켜나갔다. 그 ‘붉은 스펙타클’ 바깥의 현실은 그들이 떠들어댔던 ‘위대한 대한민국’이 아닌, ‘부끄러운 대한민국’ ’그들만의 월드컵’일 뿐이었다.

DIRECTOR

Jin-sung Choi

 

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