| The Red Gate | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster to The Red Gate | |
| Director | Shin Sang-ok[1] (신상옥) |
| Producer | Shin Sang-ok |
| Planner | Hwang Nam (황남) |
| Screenplay | Kim Kang-Yun (김강윤) |
| Based on | Hwang Sun-Won (황순원) |
| Art director | Chung Woo-taek (정우택) |
| Music | Jeong Yoon-joo (정윤주) |
| Cinematographer | Jeong Hae-jun (정해준) |
| Editor | Kim Young-hee (김영희) |
| Lighting | Lee Gyu-chang (이규창) |
| Production studio | Shin Films |
| Released | December 13, 1962 |
| Running time | 101 min. |
| Budget | approx. KRW 4,000,000[2] |
| Debut theatre | Myeongbo (명보) |
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The Red Gate or Bound by Chastity Rule (열녀문 / 烈女門 - Yeolnyeomun) is a 1962 film directed by Shin Sang-ok.[1]
Synopsis[]
A nobleman's widow has an affair with a servant, despite social restrictions that a widow must remain celibate. When she bears the servant's son, the servant and the baby are driven out of her in-law's house. The baby grows to manhood and attempts to meet his mother, but she must refuse out of obedience to her in-laws and custom.[1]
Critical Appraisal[]
Variety reviewed the film in its showing at the 1963 Berlin Film Festival. Writing that the film was something of a surprise from Korea, the review judged it better than many similar Japanese productions. Though Variety noted that the film was intended mainly for the Korean domestic audience, it was nonetheless an interesting, "surprise" entry at Berlin.[3]
Cast[]
Awards and Nominations[]
- 1963 Berlin International Film Festival[4]
- Nominated Golden Berlin Bear: Shin Sang-ok
- 1963 Grand Bell Awards (Second)[1]
- Won Grand Bell Award Best Film (Shin Films)
- Won Best Actor: Shin Young-kyun
- Won Best Screenplay: Kim Kang-Yun
- Won Best Editing: Kim Young-hee
Bibliography[]
- Hans. (1963-07-17). "Yollymoon" in Variety.
- The Red Gate (1962) at the Internet Movie Database
- "열녀문" (in Korean). Korean Movie Database. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
Notes[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "열녀문" (in Korean). Korean Movie Database. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
- ↑ The Red Gate (1962) at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Hans. (1963-07-17). "Yollymoon" in Variety.
- ↑ "Awards for The Red Gate (1962)" at IMDb.