Songs From the North
Synopsis
Interweaving footage from the director’s three visits to North Korea with songs, spectacle, popular cinema and archival footage, Songs from the North takes a different look at this enigmatic country typically seen through the distorted lens of jingoistic propaganda and derisive satire. Challenging the meaning of freedom, love, patriotism and ultimately the human condition, it tries to understand, on their own terms, the psychology and popular imaginary of the North Korean people and the political ideology of absolute love which continues to drive the nation towards its uncertain future.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Soon-Mi Yoo
- Screenplay & Story
- Soon-Mi Yoo
- Original Title
- Songs From the North
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Portugal, South Korea
- Release Date
- 20/08/2015
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Rosa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Soon-Mi Yoo
Soon-Mi Yoo
Soon-Mi Yoo
Soon-Mi Yoo
Soon-Mi Yoo
Department Leadership Roster
Soon-Mi Yoo
Director
Soon-Mi Yoo
Director of Photography
Soon-Mi Yoo
Editor
Soon-Mi Yoo
Producer
Soon-Mi Yoo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Songs From the North.
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What is Songs From the North about?
Interweaving footage from the director’s three visits to North Korea with songs, spectacle, popular cinema and archival footage, Songs from the North takes a different look at this enigmatic country typically seen through the distorted lens of jingoistic propaganda and derisive satire. Challenging the meaning of freedom, love, patriotism and ultimately the human condition, it tries to understand, on their own terms, the psychology and popular imaginary of the North Korean people and the political ideology of absolute love which continues to drive the nation towards its uncertain future.
Who directed Songs From the North?
Songs From the North was directed by Soon-Mi Yoo.
Who stars in Songs From the North?
The principal cast of Songs From the North includes Not specified.
When was Songs From the North released and how long is it?
Songs From the North was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.