MBC Documentary "The Seoul Guardians" Receives NETPAC Jury Special Mention at Rotterdam Film Festival

"A Powerful Portrayal of Democracy and Solidarity"

(From left) Kim Jongwoo, Kim Stacy, Jo Sona, Jo Cheolyoung, Kim Shinwan. Provided by MBC

MBC announced on the 10th that the documentary "The Seoul Guardians," directed by the production team of "PD Notebook," received the Jury Special Mention of the NETPAC Award at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam.

NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) is an organization for the promotion of Asian cinema in which critics, film festival programmers, and scholars from around the world participate. In cooperation with this organization, the International Film Festival Rotterdam selects and awards Asian feature films that achieve a high level of aesthetic, formal, and thematic completeness.

This year, the NETPAC jury praised "The Seoul Guardians," co-directed by producers Kim Jongwoo, Kim Shinwan, and Jo Cheolyoung, stating that it "vividly depicted globally important themes of democracy and solidarity through a meticulously and excellently edited narrative," and calling it "a precious work that everyone must see."

"The Seoul Guardians," highly unusual for a documentary, ranked second in the festival's audience poll, confirming strong interest from local viewers. The film was listed among the "Top 5 Films of the Festival" and received an additional special screening during the festival's final weekend at a theater with 1,300 seats.

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