The Book of Fish ~ Confucianism Versus Catholicism

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“The Book of Fish” is a historical period Korean drama film, set during the 1800s, released in 2021, and loosely based on two real historical figures. SUMMARY: “The Book of Fish” is about the persecution of Catholics in Joseon and specifically about a scholar who was exiled for teaching the “evil-learning” from the Westerners. The film is based on a preface to “The Book of Fish” written by CHUN Yak-jeon. ♦ Exiled to an Idyllic Island ~ How is That Punishment? “The Book of Fish” begins with a scholar kneeling before the king pledging his fealty. The king says he […]

 

[dorothygarcia31]

Confucianism and Western Learning are not enemies, but companions." That line from the movie summary really resonated with me. "The Book of Fish" sounds like a story that promotes open-mindedness and learning from different perspectives. The clash between Catholicism and Confucianism in Joseon Korea is a topic I haven't explored before, so this is a great opportunity to learn something new. Plus, the idea of a scholar and a fisherman exchanging knowledge is a heartwarming twist

 

[BROOKE]

Black and white cinematography for a historical film? I love it! "The Book of Fish" sounds even more intriguing with that artistic choice. The reviewer's point about it feeling like a Joseon Dynasty ink painting makes perfect sense. Black and white can be so evocative and transport viewers to a different time period. Can't wait to see how the filmmakers use it to tell this story

 

[Kwoh-Sont]

Wow, 20 awards? "The Book of Fish" must be a critically acclaimed masterpiece! Awards can sometimes be misleading, but with such a high number, it's definitely worth checking out. The summary provides a good overview of the plot, characters, and historical context. Now I'm curious to see the film itself and understand why it resonated with so many award juries

 

[cmoneyspinner]

Confucianism and Western Learning are not enemies, but companions." That line from the movie summary really resonated with me. "The Book of Fish" sounds like a story that promotes open-mindedness and learning from different perspectives. The clash between Catholicism and Confucianism in Joseon Korea is a topic I haven't explored before, so this is a great opportunity to learn something new. Plus, the idea of a scholar and a fisherman exchanging knowledge is a heartwarming twist

I can't remember which K-drama I was watching but this guy had traveled back to Joseon from the future. He met a man who would one day become king and said that he always thought he persecuted the Catholics. That's what was written in history. The king said there was no way he would persecute because his wife, the queen, was a Catholic. Even though he did not agree with her faith, he loved her very much. Her beliefs did not interfere with her duties as queen. He said the other noblemen were the persecutors. That's probably historical fiction, but if true, it makes you wonder about what's written in history books. LOL.

 

[cmoneyspinner]

Wow, 20 awards? "The Book of Fish" must be a critically acclaimed masterpiece! Awards can sometimes be misleading, but with such a high number, it's definitely worth checking out. The summary provides a good overview of the plot, characters, and historical context. Now I'm curious to see the film itself and understand why it resonated with so many award juries

Not only was I surprised about how many awards the movie won but I was also surprised at the various award ceremonies. I know about Baeksang Awards, but I had never heard of most of the other types of awards.