迎风而立的狮子

　　At first glance, it seems like an ordinary sports movie based on Kendo. Jaewoo, who joins the national team selection process, is treated as a soon-to-be eliminated player from the first day. However, IRON MASK does not simply follow the typical sports movie formula. It sets the tension high early on, by showcasing an intense confrontation between Jaewoo and the unbeatable top-ranked player, Taesu. From there, it gradually reveals why Jaewoo is there, peeling away the layers of his story like an onion. Thus, the film expands beyond being just a sports movie and veers into sharp psychological drama. The sharpness of Jaewoo’s emotions is vividly reflected in his Kendo, while also representing the challenges he must unravel in his life. The ending is quite thought-provoking. The captivating cinematography exudes the excitement of Kendo matches in an electrifying way, making IRON MASK worthy of note. (Rhana JANG)

　　该纪录片由曼努埃尔·阿尔卡拉（《博物馆》）执导，赫拉尔多·加蒂卡（《我已不在这里》《悲惨的丛林》）、因娜·帕扬（《La Jaula de Oro》）和路易斯·萨利纳斯联合制作，丹尼尔·希梅内斯·卡乔担任旁白，讲述了调查记者曼努尔·布恩迪亚的生平故事。1984 年，布恩迪亚在墨西哥城的办公室外惨遭杀害。
　　这部长篇纪录片拍摄于布恩迪亚去世 35 年后，汇集了来自布恩迪亚同辈人的声音，借此展示了布恩迪亚所做的工作，并且通过这些证词引出一个问题：谁杀了曼努埃尔·布恩迪亚，TA 的动机为何？