29th Blue Dragon Film Awards

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29th Blue Dragon Film Awards
DateNovember 20, 2008
Site KBS Hall, Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea
Hosted by Jung Joon-ho
Kim Hye-soo
Television coverage
Network KBS

The 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 20, 2008 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. Hosted by actors Jung Joon-ho and Kim Hye-soo, it was presented by Sports Chosun and broadcast on KBS. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Nominations and winners

Complete list of nominees and winners:

(Winners denoted in bold)

Best FilmBest Director
Best ActorBest Actress
Best Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actress
Best New ActorBest New Actress
Best New DirectorBest Screenplay
Best CinematographyBest Lighting
Best Art DirectionBest Music
Technical AwardBest Short Film
  • The Unbearable Heaviness of Nagging
Popular Star AwardBest Couple Award
Honorary Popular Star AwardAudience Choice Award for Most Popular Film

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