Declaration of Fools
바보 선언
Synopsis
Beginning with the suicide of a film director, this work represents the Korean New Wave Cinema movement that focused on criticizing the Korean society in the 1980s through satire and humor. The journey taken by the characters, who lead low lives at the margins of the society, award them with a sense of liberation, however brief.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Jang-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoon Si-mon, Hwang Sok-yong, Lee Cheol-yong
- Original Score
- Yi Zong-gu
- Original Title
- 바보 선언
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Hwacheon Trading
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Jang-ho
Yoon Si-mon, Hwang Sok-yong, Lee Cheol-yong
Yi Zong-gu
Seo Jeong-min
Kim Hui-su
Park Chong-chan, Kim Jae-woong
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Jang-ho
Director
Yoon Si-mon
Writer
Kim Hui-su
Editor
Seo Jeong-min
Director of Photography
Park Chong-chan
Producer
Kim Ho-gil
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Frequently Asked Questions About Declaration of Fools
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What is Declaration of Fools about?
Beginning with the suicide of a film director, this work represents the Korean New Wave Cinema movement that focused on criticizing the Korean society in the 1980s through satire and humor. The journey taken by the characters, who lead low lives at the margins of the society, award them with a sense of liberation, however brief.
Who directed Declaration of Fools?
Declaration of Fools was directed by Lee Jang-ho.
Who stars in Declaration of Fools?
The principal cast of Declaration of Fools includes Lee Bo-hee, Kim Myung-gon, Lee Hee-sung, Kim Ji-young, Lee Seok-ku.
When was Declaration of Fools released and how long is it?
Declaration of Fools was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Declaration of Fools?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Declaration of Fools was composed by Yi Zong-gu.
Is Declaration of Fools based on a book or true story?
Declaration of Fools is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hwang Sok-yong", Novel: "Lee Cheol-yong".