State of Play
"We don't play for fun. We play for work."
Originally released in 2013. State of Play is a documentary film. directed by Steven Dhoedt. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lee Jae-Dong, Joon-Hyuk Kim, and Yohan Park
Synopsis
A feature documentary about the world of South-Korean professional gamers. Every year thousands of South-Koreans flock to the game stadiums in Seoul to watch the Pro League, a live sports event where professional gamers compete to be the best at one single video game: Starcraft. It’s a title many young South Koreans dream of. The game itself is more than a decade old, almost ancient in the fast developing world of video games, but in South Korea it has become a national past-time. Like most specator sports, this world of eSports rapidly evolved in a multi-million dollar business. In this story, we follow 3 boys in different stages of their career as a Pro-Gamer in South Korea. For some it will be a struggle to stay on top of their game, for others it might be the turning point of their lives
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State of Play about?
A feature documentary about the world of South-Korean professional gamers. Every year thousands of South-Koreans flock to the game stadiums in Seoul to watch the Pro League, a live sports event wh...
Who directed State of Play?
State of Play was directed by Steven Dhoedt.
How long is State of Play?
State of Play has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was State of Play released?
State of Play was released on September 9, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in State of Play?
The main cast of State of Play includes Lee Jae-Dong, Joon-Hyuk Kim, Yohan Park, Kim Joo Soon.