What is the documentary "The Seoul Guardians" about?

"The Seoul Guardians" chronicles six tense hours following the declaration of martial law in South Korea on December 3, 2024, capturing the dramatic events at the National Assembly as citizens and lawmakers resisted troops.

When and where will "The Seoul Guardians" premiere?

The documentary "The Seoul Guardians" will have its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam.

What were the key events depicted in "The Seoul Guardians"?

The film depicts then-President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, the subsequent blocking of troops by citizens and lawmakers at the National Assembly, and the eventual impeachment of President Yoon.

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Seoul Guardians: Martial Law Declared, Citizens Resist

27 Jan

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Summary

Documentary captures six hours of martial law declaration chaos.
Citizens and lawmakers blocked troops at the National Assembly.
The film has its world premiere at the Rotterdam Film Festival.

Seoul Guardians: Martial Law Declared, Citizens Resist

Asian Shadows has acquired international rights to the South Korean documentary "The Seoul Guardians." Directed by Jong Woo Kim, Shin Wan Kim, and Chul Young Cho, the film will premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam. It chronicles six hours of intense events on December 3, 2024, after then-President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.

The documentary captures the dramatic convergence of citizens, lawmakers, soldiers, and police at South Korea's National Assembly. Amidst rising chaos and memories of the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, citizens and lawmakers actively blocked martial law troops. This resistance occurred after the President accused the Democratic Party of communist collaboration and banned political activities.

Following these events, President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached. Lee Jae Myung subsequently became South Korea's new President. The film, produced by Sona Jo and Shin Wan Kim for MBC, is noted for its raw depiction of citizens defending democratic law during a period of uncertainty.