In "Documentaries," I have compiled review articles about documentaries. Most of the movies I watch are documentaries because I have a strong interest in "what is happening in the world today." By touching upon the "reality of the world" that can only be known through documentaries, I always think about various things that I would not normally consider in my daily life.
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The authenticity of the ‘Savior’ painting sold for 51 billion yen: “The Savior For Sale” (Antoine Vitkine)
The painting known as "Savior," which was auctioned off for a record $450 million in the history of the art world, was already a famous painting known as "Leonardo da Vinci's Lost Masterpiece" before its discovery. The movie "The Savior For Sale" tackles the issue of authenticity in art and portrays the crazy art world in an attractive way. -
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The Shocking Portrayal of North Korea in a Banned Documentary: “The Red Chapel” (Mads Brugger)
Mads Brugger is a documentary filmmaker who has no ethical conflicts, but only curiosity, which resulted in his "expulsion" from North Korea for making this film, "The Red Chapel. This shocking film shows the "everyday" and "extraordinary" life in North Korea, where Brugger went undercover under the guise of "friendship. -
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The Shocking Footage of the Hong Kong Protests: “Revolution of Our Times” (Kiwi Chow)
The Pro-democracy Movement in Hong Kong began as a protest against the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation in 2019. The film "Revolution of Our Times" captures the demonstrators on camera from the early stages of the movement, and is a powerful work with nothing but shocking footage from beginning to end. This reality is definitely not just a fire on the other side of the river. -
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[LGBTQ] The Societal Intolerance Towards Gender Dysphoria: “Little Girl” (Sebastien Lifshitz)
Sasha, who was eight years old during the filming of the movie, had a male body but identified as a girl. Sasha was not allowed to wear a skirt to school or use favorite bags and pencil cases. The movie "Little Girl" depicts the societal intolerance towards gender dysphoria and the mother's anguish who keeps blaming herself. -
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The Fight for Democracy in Hong Kong: A Documentary: “Inside the Red Brick Wall”
The movie "Inside the Red Brick Wall" portrays the biggest impact of the Pro-democracy Movement in Hong Kong from the inside. This incredible documentary captures the 13-day siege at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as anonymous film directors continued to film alongside the demonstrators, revealing the harsh reality of the young people who were forced to make difficult decisions.