Immerse yourself in the world of North Korean politics with "Kimjongilia" (DVD 2009). This special interest movie, directed by N.C. Heikin, is a masterpiece that delves deep into the political scenario of the country. The movie is presented in DVD format and has a region code of DVD:1 (US, Canada...). It was released in the year 2009 and is categorized under DVDs & Blu-ray Discs and Movies & TV.
The movie is a must-watch for people who are intrigued by North Korean politics. It is perfect for those who want to understand the country's political structure and the influence that the government has on its people. "Kimjongilia" is produced by Kino Lorber and is available for free shipping.
North Korea is one of the world's most isolated nations. For 60 years, North Koreans have been governed by a totalitarian regime. A cult of personality surrounds it's two recent leaders: first, Kim Il Sung, and now, his son, Kim Jong Il. For Kim Jong Il's 46th birthday, a hybrid begonia named kimjongilia was created, symbolizing wisdom, love, justice, and peace. The film draws it's name from this bright red flower and reveals the extraordinary stories told by survivors of North Korea's vast prison camps, of deadly famine, and of every kind of repression. In a series of devastating interviews with refugees, director N.C. Helkin traces their torturous paths to freedom, on rickety sailboats and across mountain passes, while exposing the inhuman conditions they suffered in the nation's concentration camps. Their experiences are interspersed with archival footage of North Korean propaganda films and original scenes that illuminate the contours of daily life for a people whose every action is monitored, and whose every thought could bring official retribution.
Review
Passionate and artisticelevates fascinating, woeful facts into a wholly elevated realm.
Kimjongilia is an excellent film because first of all, the testimony of the North Korean defectors are amazing and very informative. NC Heiken has done a good job blending the interviews, interpretive dance, and footage from N Korea. After watching this I started to teach myself about NK and I follow the news often.