The Juche Idea
Synopsis
Jim Finn, follows a South Korean video artist in North Korea who hopes to revitalize Juche cinema, somewhat inspired by a true story of a South Korean filmmaker kidnapped in the 70s to make the North Korean film industry better. This experimental satire that examines what happens when a South Korean filmmaker sojourns into communist North Korea to breathe new life into that country's flagging, propaganda-driven movie industry. Believing that cinema can prop up North Korea's Juche Idea of self-reliance, mad dictator Kim Jong-Il pulls out all the stops to help the young émigré produce appropriate films.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Finn
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Finn
- Original Title
- The Juche Idea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
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What is The Juche Idea about?
Jim Finn, follows a South Korean video artist in North Korea who hopes to revitalize Juche cinema, somewhat inspired by a true story of a South Korean filmmaker kidnapped in the 70s to make the North Korean film industry better. This experimental satire that examines what happens when a South Korean filmmaker sojourns into communist North Korea to breathe new life into that country's flagging, propaganda-driven movie industry. Believing that cinema can prop up North Korea's Juche Idea of self-reliance, mad dictator Kim Jong-Il pulls out all the stops to help the young émigré produce appropriate films.
Who directed The Juche Idea?
The Juche Idea was directed by Jim Finn.
Who stars in The Juche Idea?
The principal cast of The Juche Idea includes Jung Yoon Lee, Daniela Kostova, Sung Kim, Oleg Mavromatti.
When was The Juche Idea released and how long is it?
The Juche Idea was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.