Masquerade (film)

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Movie
Original title Gwanghae, Wang-i Doen Namja ( 광해, 왕 이 된 남자 )
Country of production South Korea
original language Korean
Publishing year 2012
length 131 minutes
Rod
Director Choo Chang-min
script Hwang Jo-yoon
production Im Sang-jin
Won Dong-yeon
Kim Ho-seong
Mikey Lee
music Mowg
camera Lee Tae-yoon
cut Nam Na-yeong
occupation

Masquerade (Original title: 광해, 왕 이 된 남자 ) is a South Korean film from 2012. Directed by Choo Chang-min . Lee Byung-hun plays a dual role as King Gwanghaegun and the acrobat Ha-seon. The film deals with the reign of King Gwanghae, over which 15 days are missing from the records of the royal secretariat, the Seungjeongwon Ilgi . Masquerade was awarded the Daejong Film Prize in 15 categories .

action

King Gwanghae thinks someone is trying to kill him. He's looking for someone who looks just like him. Heo Gyun finds Ha-seon, who as a mask artist in the courtesan's house tells lewd jokes. The king tests him and finds him suitable as a replacement so that he is protected from murder and can secretly leave the court. But suddenly Gwanghae is actually poisoned and is being treated. Heo Gyun plans to use Ha-seon as a doppelganger so that there is no unrest. Ha-seon learns the essentials from Heo Gyun. He should do what he tells him to, then nobody would notice. Meanwhile, it turns out that Gwanghae was not poisoned, but is under the influence of drugs. He would recover.

Ha-seon is now very popular in the palace. The ladies-in-waiting talk about how much the king has changed. Eunuch Jo is also pleased with his kindness. He listens to the people in the palace and is interested in their stories. Minister Park Chung-seo tries to abuse him for his own purposes. He too noticed changes in the king. Therefore, he is tempted to revoke some reforms. Heo Gyun is upset about this. But Ha-seon thinks he needs to know what the consequences of his actions are. So he reads books and tries to find out more about the background directly from the citizens. He clarifies a corruption case among the ministers. Heo Gyun is also very impressed by Ha-seon's attitude and commitment to the people and his conception of justice.

Over time, however, Captain Do finds signs that it might not be the right king. Heo Gyun does not want to initiate Captain Do, as the real king will soon be recovered. Do confronts the king, but Ha-seon just manages to fend off his accusations with the help of the queen. But over time, word gets around that he is not the right king. The Queen and Minister Park also hear about it. The queen can verify that he is not the king and feels terrible. She tells Ha-seon that the king won't let him live once he gets back. He speaks to Heo Gyun, who sees it the same way. However, he wants to help him to leave the palace alive as soon as the real king returns. Meanwhile, Ha-seon earns respect for his opposition to the Ming Dynasty to protect its soldiers and for taxing landowners.

Minister Park learns from a lady-in-waiting that the king no longer has a scar on his chest. He then wants to have the king poisoned by the court maid who prepares the evening meals. However, she likes the king too much and eats the poison while tasting it. When she dies, Ha-seon swears vengeance for her. Previously, he promised her to find her mother. When he finds the traitors on the advisory board, they want to confront the king directly. But when they march into the palace, the king has his scar. The real king took his position again in the night. Captain Do and Heo Gyun helped Ha-seon to escape.

Background and production

Gwanghaegun was the 15th king of the Joseon Dynasty and ruled from 1608 to 1623. He strived for neutrality in the dispute between the Chinese Ming Dynasty and the Manchurian Jin Dynasty . He tried some reforms, but met resistance. He was removed from office and exiled to Jeju Island . Since he was overthrown in a coup, he was not given a temple name .

The film takes as its basis the 15 missing days in 1618 in the records of Seungjeongwon Ilgi . During this period, director Choo and screenwriter Hwang interpreted a story based on The Prince and the Beggar Boy (1881) by Mark Twain . At the beginning of the film, a quote from February 28, 1616 is faded in: "Secret things should not be recorded" (' 숨겨야 할 일은 조보 에 남기지 말라 '). However, it is also the filmmaker's interpretation that the pages are therefore missing.

Adaptations

Lee Byung-hun's agency BH Entertainment produced a play based on the film. The piece was performed from February 23 to April 21, 2013 at the Dongsoong Art Center in Seoul . Bae Soo-bin and the stage actor Kim Do-hyun played the leading role of King Gwanghae. The television broadcaster tvN adapted the film for a television series in which Jang Gwang takes on his role again as eunuch Jo. The leading role is played by Yeo Jin-goo . The series started in January 2019.

reception

Masquerade opened in South Korean cinemas on September 13, 2012 and had a total of over 12.3 million viewers.

The film received positive reviews from critics. According to Frank Scheck of the Hollywood Reporter , Masquerade is much more accessible to Western viewers than other Asian period films . The film is understandable even without any historical background knowledge. The 131 minutes passed very quickly due to the humor in the film. Lee is terrific in his dual role.

Awards

Daejong Film Award 2012

  • Award in the Best Film category
  • Award in the Best Director category for Choo Chang-min
  • Award for Best Actor for Lee Byung-hun
  • Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for Ryu Seung-ryong
  • Award in the Best Screenplay category for Hwang Jo-yoon
  • Award for Best Cinematography for Lee Tae-yoon
  • Award in the Best Pattern category for Nam Na-yeong
  • Award for Best Production Design for Oh Heung-seok
  • Award in the Best Lighting category for Oh Seung-chul
  • Award in the Best Costumes category for Kwon Yu-jin, Im Seung-hee
  • Award in the category Best Music for Mowg, Kim Jun-seong
  • Award in the Best Production category for Im Sang-jin
  • Award in the Best Visual Effects category for Jung Jae-hoon
  • Award in the Best Sound Effects category for Lee Sang-joon
  • Popularity award for Lee Byung-hun

Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2012

  • Award for Best Technical Achievement for Oh Heung-seok

Blue Dragon Awards 2012

  • Award for Best Production Design for Oh Heung-seok

Busan Film Critics Awards 2012

  • Award for Best Actor for Lee Byung-hun

Baeksang Arts Awards 2013

  • Award in the Best Film category
  • Award in the Best Director category for Choo Chang-min

Buil Film Awards 2013

  • Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for Ryu Seung-ryong

Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2013

  • Award for Best Actor for Lee Byung-hun

Web links

Individual evidence

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  2. ↑ a b 'Masquerade' Sweeps Daejong Film Awards. In: Chosun Ilbo . October 31, 2012, accessed November 27, 2018 .
  3. ↑ Baek Byung-yeul: Lee shines in dual roles in 'Masquerade'. In: The Korea Times . October 11, 2012, accessed November 28, 2018 .
  4. ↑ Seo Mun-won: '광해, 왕 이 된 남자', 이병헌 만이 할 수 있는 영화. 소설 왕자 와 거지, 日 '카게 뮤샤' 이어 명작 탄생 초읽기. In: Seoul Culture Today. July 2, 2012, Retrieved November 28, 2018 (Korean).
  5. ↑ Kim Mi-jeong: 여진구 - 이세영, 영화 '광해' 리메이크 작 '왕 이 된 남자' 출연! 대본 리딩 현장 공개. In: iMBC. October 31, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2018 (Korean).
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  7. ^ Frank Scheck: Masquerade: Film Review. In: The Hollywood Reporter . September 21, 2012, accessed November 28, 2018 .
  8. ^ Korean Actor Lee Byung-Hun Accepts Prestigious Asia Pacific Screen Award. In: Asia Today. June 4, 2014, accessed November 28, 2018 .