The Masterpiece 'The Godfather' and 'The Godfather 2' to Re-release in September and October

The masterpiece 〈The Godfather〉 and 〈The Godfather 2〉 will be re-released in Korea this September and October. The films 〈The Godfather〉 and 〈The Godfather 2〉 are considered the greatest masterpieces in film history, depicting the epic saga of the Corleone family, who rose from nothing to dominate America. The re-release of 〈The Godfather〉 is set for September 17, followed by the re-release of 〈The Godfather 2〉 on October 15, generating much anticipation.

First, 〈The Godfather〉 deals with the story of Vito, who comes to New York alone from the Sicilian town of Corleone, Italy. He becomes the 'Godfather' of Italian immigrants by solving people's problems by any means necessary. With his cold judgment and charisma, he becomes the boss of the Corleone family, one of the five major mafia families in New York, and a powerful figure who even controls the political arena. However, a bloody war between organizations begins when he refuses a drug business proposal from the rival Tattaglia family.

〈The Godfather 2〉 begins with the story of Vito Corleone, who loses his entire family to the local mafia in the town of Corleone, Sicily, and crosses over to New York. With his unique business acumen and compassion for the weak, Vito Corleone grows in prominence by solving various issues for Italian immigrants, becoming everyone's 'Godfather'. Michael, who is both very different and similar to his father Don Vito Corleone, rises to become the new heir of the Corleone family and takes the place of the 'Godfather'.

Since its North American premiere 53 years ago, 〈The Godfather〉 has maintained its status as the second-best film of the 20th century on the movie information site IMDB, ranking first in the Crime genre, and has consistently held top rankings in publications such as Empire, Time, and AFI (American Film Institute). It recorded a 97% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is regarded as a classic masterpiece loved across generations. With overwhelming direction by Francis Ford Coppola and outstanding performances by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, it was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Music, Best Sound, Best Costume, and Best Editing at the 45th Academy Awards, achieving the remarkable feat of winning in the major categories of Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.