Kimjongilia

"The Flower Of Kim Jong Il"

Jun 23 2011 Not Rated 1h 15m
Documentary, Drama

The first film to fully expose the humanitarian crisis of North Korea, this stylish, deeply moving documentary is centered around astonishing interviews with survivors of North Korea's vast and largely hidden prison camps, and interspersed with archival footage of North Korean propoganda films and original art performances.

Plot

For some, the Korean War was a clear example of American imperialism. For others, it was a valiant effort on the part of the UN and the Koreans to quash the spread of communism. For all Koreans, it was a tragedy. The country was not just divided; it was devastated. The death toll was astronomical, and the destruction profound. Many engage in assigning blame for the war according to their political beliefs, but this is a useless exercise. The point is that the human rights situation in North Korea today is catastrophic. KIMJONGILIA is the first film to let North Korean refugees tell their stories in their own words.

Written by

N.C. Heikin

Directed by

N.C. Heikin

Production Countries

United States of America, South Korea, France

Production Companies

Green Garnet Productions, Saylors Brothers Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

9 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
949
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
44
Popularity
NA