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In case there are still small partners who do not understand the Green Dragon Award, let's introduce it first. Organized by the Korea Daily, the Blue Dragon Awards are the three major Korean Film Awards, together with the Korean Film Grand Bell Awards and the Korea Baeksang Arts Awards. It is also the three most influential film awards in South Korea.
At present, the nominations for the 42nd Korea Blue Dragon Film Awards have been exposed. As many marketing trumpets shouted, "Mogadishu" starring Kim Yoon-seok and Cho Yin-sung has really become the most nominated film this year. However, the second most nominated film, many people probably have not seen it, because the commercialization is not so obvious, and it is a black and white film. Next, let's analyze them one by one.
Work Award
"The Day I Die", "Mogadishu", "Victory", "Hostage", "Zishan Fish Recipe"
Director's Award
Yoo Seung-gwan (Modisha), Park Hoon-jeong (Paradise Night), Lee Seung-won (Three Sisters), Lee Joon-yeol (Zshan Fish Recipe), Cho Sung-hee (Victory)
Scarlett predicts:
Frankly speaking, these two awards are artistically respected, and "Zishan Fish Recipe" is well-deserved. This year's Baeksang Awards also awarded the film award to "Zishan Fish Recipe".
Probably many friends have not seen this movie. See first: "Zishan Fish Recipe": There is neither fighting nor love, and it is the only 8-point movie in South Korea in the first half of the year
The film is neither as appealing as mogadishu' subject matter, nor as big-budgeted as Victory, nor as commercial as Hostage, nor as heavy as The Day I Die.
It is an unusually unconventional film made in the style of black and white ink painting. The protagonist is a Korean literati. People who don't know much about Korean history may not know, but I just mention one person, and everyone understands. It is Su Dongpo of our country.
Although Su Dongpo was the most talented in the world, he was exiled all his life and was displaced. In the land of exile, he can also be open-minded and insightful, and has written many ancient articles that are popular among the population.
The protagonist of "Zishan Fish Recipe" is the same character as Su Dongpo. His story is also very similar to Su Dongpo. Although he was a Great Confucian in North Korea, he believed in Christianity, became a victim of the power struggle of the upper class, exiled to the island, and could not return home until his death. In the process of exile, with the heart of a pure son and the utilitarian heart of a contemporary scholar, he wrote many books of people's livelihood, such as the "Zishan Fish Recipe" that benefited the Korean people.
The composition and beauty of the film picture are amazing, just like Tang Shi Song Ci personally came to decorate it. The reflections on religion and people's livelihood discussed in the film are also very profound; in the exposure of the Korean ruling class, it is also very profound. At the same time, the performances of the protagonists and supporting characters are also very effective.
All in all, in every way, it is worthy of this work award.
Screenplay Award
Miracle, The Day I Died, Mogadishu, The Three Sisters, (Zishan Fish Recipe)
Although this year's Baixiang Awards awarded the screenplay award to "The Day I Die", but thinking of the restoration of historical events and the very appropriate adaptation of the events of "Mogadishu", this award, "Mogadishu" is still worth it. For the introduction of the movie, please see: Can "Mogadishu" really surpass "Parasite" and make South Korea win the Oscar again?
From the funny opening scene, to the conflict and mutual assistance of everyone in the critical moment, to the reversal of having to part ways at the end, the script presents a very solid script skill, the success of the film, and the script itself is the greatest.
Male Starring Award
Kim Yoon-seok (Mogadishu), Bian Yaohan (Zishan Fish Recipe), Xue Jingqiu (Zishan Fish Recipe), Song Joong-ki (Victory), Cho Yin-sung (Mogadishu)
I believe that Song Joong-ki's nomination must have made many friends who like him scream. After so many years of debut, Song Joong-ki has never won the Korean Three Awards Film Emperor, and this time, his performance in "Victory" is really good. But unfortunately, the strength of his opponents cannot be underestimated. For the introduction of the movie, please see: South Korea's first popcorn cool film at the beginning of 2021 is coming
The younger generation is Zhao Yincheng, who also makes thousands of girls scream, and the older generation is the three-award film emperor Kim Yoon-seok and Xue Jingqiu. This time, the Qinglong Emperor was estimated to be difficult.
Therefore, I am still optimistic about Xue Jingqiu, who plays the protagonist in "Zishan Fish Recipe".
Actress Award
Kim Hye-so ("The Day I Die"), Moon So-ri ("Three Sisters"), Lim Yoon-er ("Miracle"), Jeon Hye-bin ("Paradise Night"), Jeon Jong-seok ("Telephone")
Quan Zhongrui's performance in "Telephone" is obvious to all, and the Baixiang Awards also gave her the crown of the queen of the film, and I also agreed with it.
However, in general, this year, Korean films have decreased in mass production due to special periods, and there are not too many films that are particularly brilliant for female actors.
Best Supporting Actor Award
Koo-hwan (Mogadishu), Lee Kwang-so (The Landslide), Lee Sung-min (Miracle), Chen Sun-gyu (Victory), Heo Jun-ho (Mogadishu)
Although I really like Gu Jiaohuan's performance in "Desertion Order", in "Mogadishu", he is still a little worse than Xu Junhao's weighty performance. However, the same movie, the two nominated for supporting actors, shows the popularity of the film.
But I also like Chen Shangui's imitation black style in "Victory" and his very Korean performance, so I will vote for him.
Other Awards:
Supporting Actress Awards: Kim Sun-young ("Three Sisters"), Lee So-kyung ("Miracle"), Lee Ae ("Telephone"), Lee Jeong-eun ("The Day I Die"), Jang Yoon-joo ("Three Sisters")
Newcomer actors: Kim Jae-bum (Hostage), Nam Do-rin ("Sink"), Yoo Kyung-so ("Hostage"), Jung Jae-kwang ("NOTOUT"), Ha Joon ("Festive Day")
Newcomer actresses: Kong Seung-yeon ("People Living Alone"), Lu Zhengyi ("The Day I Die"), Fang Minya ("The Best Life"), Lee Youmei ("Adults Don't Know"), Zheng Xiujing ("Sorrow and Joy")
Newcomer Director Awards: Kim Chang-joo ("Letter Limit"), Park Ji-jin ("The Day I Die"), Lee Woo-jin ("Best of Life"), Lee Chung-hyun ("Telephone"), Bi Senic ("Hostage")
The so-called thousand people have a former Hamlet in their eyes. The above award predictions are purely personal preferences, and everyone is welcome to express their opinions. When the grand prize is announced on November 26th, I will help everyone watch the results.
2021/11/1
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