Farewell to the Factory (1999)
This documentary chronicles a yearlong layoff process at Hyundai Motors Co., a leading automotive group in Korea, as laborers were forced to give up their job in the midst of Korea's economic crisis. They are tangible human beings with hopes and despair, people that cannot be described just by their tactics and standpoints. Images of workers departing their beloved factory makes us aware of Hyundai's method of structural adjustment.
Director: Kim Deog-young
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: October 17, 1999
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kim Deog-young
Editing: Seo Jae-kwon, Uhm In-sung
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Farewell to the Factory about?
- This documentary chronicles a yearlong layoff process at Hyundai Motors Co., a leading automotive group in Korea, as laborers were forced to give up their job in the midst of Korea's economic crisis. They are tangible human beings with hopes and despair, people that cannot be described just by their tactics and standpoints. Images of workers departing their beloved factory makes us aware of Hyundai's method of structural adjustment.
- Who directed Farewell to the Factory?
- Farewell to the Factory was directed by Kim Deog-young.
- How long is Farewell to the Factory?
- Farewell to the Factory has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Farewell to the Factory?
- Farewell to the Factory is a Documentary film.
- Where was Farewell to the Factory produced?
- Farewell to the Factory was produced in South Korea.