Today’s theme: 1987:When the Day Comes

1987: When the Day Comes is a fact-based political thriller that reconstructs a turning point in Korean history triggered by the death of a student. Directed by Jang Joon-hwan with intelligent insight, this movie is a compelling depiction of how brave individuals from all walks of life mobilized a whole nation to bring a dictator to his knee. We look into the significance of the movie and the year itself.

The Conversationalist

with

Darcy Paquet

Film critic

Teaches at Busan Asian Film School

Program consultant for the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy

“This film has been very highly praised by critics, even more so than other films about contemporary Korean history like A Taxi Driver. What do critics single out as this film's strengths?”

“This is a sweet victory for director Jang Joon-hwan. Who is he, and why are film industry people so happy for him?”

&

Professor 문명재 Moon Myung-Jae

Department of Public Administration at Yonsei University

“Can you tell us about your reaction to the tragic news of Yonsei university student 이한열 YI Han-yeol?

What was it like being in Busan at the time? It must have been difficult for you to be serving as a public service worker while many other students were protesting against the government”

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