Viral Lingua
오염된 혀
Synopsis
Playing on a word-of-mouth strategy of viral marketing, Viral Lingua explores language as a vessel that transmits and mutates political ideology. The film is propelled by a performer who lip-syncs to melodramatic songs, immersed in otherworldly make-ups and hyperreal images of Korean landscapes. The lyrics adapt wordplay and self-loathing satire with wry humour, reflecting the irony of living in a society built upon the histories of colonialism and the cold war. From a Korean patriotic tune lamenting an ill-fated love for a country to a children’s song set in a sci-fi dystopia, the film composes an anthem of a neocolony.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yun Choi
- Original Score
- Lee Min-hwi
- Original Title
- 오염된 혀
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yun Choi
Lee Min-hwi
Yun Choi
Department Leadership Roster
Yun Choi
Director
Yun Choi
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Viral Lingua.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viral Lingua
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Viral Lingua about?
Playing on a word-of-mouth strategy of viral marketing, Viral Lingua explores language as a vessel that transmits and mutates political ideology. The film is propelled by a performer who lip-syncs to melodramatic songs, immersed in otherworldly make-ups and hyperreal images of Korean landscapes. The lyrics adapt wordplay and self-loathing satire with wry humour, reflecting the irony of living in a society built upon the histories of colonialism and the cold war. From a Korean patriotic tune lamenting an ill-fated love for a country to a children’s song set in a sci-fi dystopia, the film composes an anthem of a neocolony.
Who directed Viral Lingua?
Viral Lingua was directed by Yun Choi.
Who stars in Viral Lingua?
The principal cast of Viral Lingua includes Not specified.
When was Viral Lingua released and how long is it?
Viral Lingua was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Viral Lingua?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Viral Lingua was composed by Lee Min-hwi.