Wat-Not Staff
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) announced on Wednesday that “12.12: The Day,” a historical drama, has been chosen as Korea’s submission for the 97th Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category.
12.12: The Day’s Plot
Under the direction of Kim Sung-su, “12.12: The Day” tells the story of the riveting nine-hour standoff between Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin (Jung Woo-sung), who valiantly opposes the coup at great personal risk, and Chun Doo-kwang (Hwang Jung-min), the mastermind behind the Dec. 12, 1979, coup attempt as head of the Defense Security Command. When it was released in November, more than 13 million people saw the movie.
Based on actual events, it takes place on December 12, 1979, just two months after the execution of longtime ruler Park Chung-hee, when military commander Chun Doo-hwan led a coup d’etat to gain control. This date, which began a new phase of tyranny, is regarded as crucial in the history of contemporary Korea.
97th Academy Awards
The 97th Academy Awards are scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 3, 2025. The films must be submitted by October 2nd, and on December 17th, the 15 finalists on the shortlist will be revealed. The announcement of the remaining five nominees will take place on January 17, 2025.
At the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ request, the Korean picture Council is entrusted with choosing a movie each year to represent South Korea in the international feature picture category at the Oscars. The dystopian disaster thriller “Concrete Utopia,” which was helmed by Eom Tae-hwa, was South Korea’s official Oscar submission the year before. By the end of this year, the Academy plans to reveal the shortlists for all ten categories, including the international feature category.
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) announced on Wednesday that “12.12: The Day,” is selected for Academy Awards the KOFIC said that the choice was made unanimously due to the film’s compelling narrative, superb acting from the cast, superb production value, and perceptive depiction of historical events.
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