[KS] question--North Korean Films

[Tracy Stober]

Dear Dr. Levkowitz,

As for North Korean Documentaries I would suggest the following titles be added to library collections:(I've added web addresses) .  

Sincerely,

Tracy Stober

MA International Studies-Korea/University of Washington

 

NORTH KOREA, A DAY IN THE LIFE  http://www.goldenmonkey.nl/index2.htm

Dir: Pieter Fleury

In this documentary the family of Hong Sun Hui, a female worker in a
textile factory, takes us through an ordinary day in the country of the
Beloved Leader Kim Jong Il. The people undergo an endless stream of
propaganda. Unmoved, they perform their duties. At the nursery school,
Hong's daughter learns that 'flowers need the sun and she needs the love of
the Great Leader to grow.' The system of indoctrination, control and
self-criticism seems both frightening and ridiculous.  Although unexpected,
an escape is underway: English lessons for Hong's brother seem to bring a
spark of hope.  48 minutes.

 

Kim's Nuclear Gamble 


Series: FRONTLINE  

http://shop.wgbh.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&storeId=11051&langId=-1&partNumber=GHOST_WG2256

 

The world is running out of time to strike a peace-preserving deal with North Korea's strange and reclusive leader Kim Jong Il. For ten years, threats, deceptions, and diplomatic ploys have shaped U.S. relations with the Hermit Kingdom. Now, what happens next depends on the outcome of a raging debate within the Bush administration over how best to handle Chairman Kim. FRONTLINE traces the delicate maneuvers and clumsy turns that have brought the world to the brink of a nuclear showdown in Asia. 

 

 
A State of Mind2004Directed by Daniel Gordon  Run time: 94 minutes
The Story of two North Korean schoolgirls as they prepare for the awesome Mass Games – the largest and most elaborate human performance on earth. 

“An incredible portrait of a very different way of life” – The Guardian

View the film website here

 
The Game of Their Lives2002Directed by Daniel Gordon   
Run time: 83 minutes
The greatest shock in World Cup history. In 1966 North Korea beat the favourites Italy to cement their place in World Cup history. After losing in the quarter-finals they returned home as heroes. Nothing had been heard from the team in 35 years until 2002 when VeryMuchSo productions gained official access to DPRK and the seven surviving players. 
 
“A gem of a documentary” - The Sunday Times

 

 THE SEOUL TRIAN DVD   Special Limited Edition Features

“Drive, walk, run — but however you
do it, be sure to see ‘Seoul Train,’
a wrenching documentary.”

                — Denver Post  
In addition, you may wish to check out ABC and their list:

http://infospace.abcnews.com/_1_23E1T4G0VB26TW__info.abcnws/search/web/North%2BKorea%2Bdocumentary%2B2002

 

The full, theatrical cut of Seoul Train. 

   More than 2 hours of bonus video, including extra interviews, discussions by the filmmakers, North Korean executions and other scenes not in the movie. 
   Subtitle options in English, Korean, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Czech and Polish. 
   Many resources and documents for further education and research, including legal & human rights documents, special reports like The Hidden Gulag, maps and articles. 
   Community action and teacher's guide, and links to key organizations and websites.
     SEOUL TRAIN--


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