Release date of "diving bell",controversial film on the Sewol ferry disaster, was confirmed

A South Korean film about the Sewol ferry disaster which caused stir at the 19th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has been set for 23rd October release in Korea.

The film drew a record number of people at its world premiere at BIFF on October 6, even though reportedly due to its sensitive nature the film festival organizers came under pressure to withdraw the film.

The film questions rescue operations during the Sewol ferry tragedy – arguably the most tragic event that ever happened and traumatized the entire Korea – on April 16 that claimed more than 300 lives, most of whom were high school students on school trip. This documentary was made to reveal the truth that many cameras ignored during the rescue operations and to remind people of the disaster that should not be forgotten.

Director Lee Sang-ho of “Diving Bell” said, “I want this film to become a tool to bind all of us Koreans together like the very moment when the disaster occurred.”

Cinema Dal, Diving Bell's distributor also released main trailer for film on 14th.