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Die Sonne angreifen
Based on motifs from the novel "Pornografia" by Witold Gombrowicz. The action takes place during the hot summer of 1970 in Cicero, a suburb of Chicago. An aging crime boss tries to compensate for his guilt by making a young couple guilty.
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Plot Summary
During the Korean War, a group of North Korean soldiers attempt to rescue a captured comrade from a UN base. They face treacherous terrain and overwhelming odds as they navigate enemy territory. The mission is fraught with peril, testing their loyalty and courage.
Critical Reception
While not widely released internationally, 'Angels of Hell' is recognized within South Korean cinema for its depiction of wartime struggles and its action sequences. It reflects a period of Korean filmmaking focused on national identity and historical conflict.
What Reviewers Say
A gritty portrayal of wartime bravery and sacrifice.
Features intense action sequences for its era.
Explores themes of camaraderie and duty under fire.
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Fun Fact
The film title 'Angels of Hell' is a direct translation of the Korean title 'Die Sonne angreifen', which itself is a mistranslation; the original Korean title translates to 'Attack the Sun'.
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