Declaration of Idiot (1983), by typical realist film director Lee Jang-ho, adopts the use of innovative movie techniques that influence next generation filmmakers. He recorded ironic narration with a children’s voice, shot in low-speed cinematography as seen in classic silent films, and uses the movie to express sarcastic acts. The experimental sound of the film is remarkable in mixing electronic game sounds and Buddhist sounds. Lee Jang-ho stated in an interview, “I don’t think that Declaration of Idiot was created by myself. The period of dictatorship that overshadowed Korea creates the film. I was forced to make up the story for Declaration of Idiot at the beginning of making the film. I was not able to film the movie that I wanted to. I would have quit filming if I had to.” The movie reflects a director’s raging spirit that is not afraid of limitations. (Nam Dong-chul)