North Korea: The Great Illusion
Synopsis
This is a journey like no other, after several months of wrangling with North Korean authorities in Paris reporters Michaël Sztanke and Julien Alri obtained a visa for Pyongyang but as soon as they arrived the scene was set by a compulsory photo shoot. Journalists are kept under close surveillance and to go to North Korea is to accept the presence of guides who provide supervision 24 hours a day, their primary role is to protect the countries image. In North Korea’s eyes every foreigner is a potential enemy who must be closely watched, this being said Sztanke and Alri attempt to delve deeper into the inner workings of the hermit kingdom, discovering the real nature of this political regime and how life is for your everyday North Korean.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Alric, Michäel Sztanke
- Original Title
- North Korea: The Great Illusion
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Baozi Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Alric, Michäel Sztanke
Feurat Alani, Severine Bardon
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Alric
Director
Michäel Sztanke
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for North Korea: The Great Illusion.
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What is North Korea: The Great Illusion about?
This is a journey like no other, after several months of wrangling with North Korean authorities in Paris reporters Michaël Sztanke and Julien Alri obtained a visa for Pyongyang but as soon as they arrived the scene was set by a compulsory photo shoot. Journalists are kept under close surveillance and to go to North Korea is to accept the presence of guides who provide supervision 24 hours a day, their primary role is to protect the countries image. In North Korea’s eyes every foreigner is a potential enemy who must be closely watched, this being said Sztanke and Alri attempt to delve deeper into the inner workings of the hermit kingdom, discovering the real nature of this political regime and how life is for your everyday North Korean.
Who directed North Korea: The Great Illusion?
North Korea: The Great Illusion was directed by Julien Alric, Michäel Sztanke.
Who stars in North Korea: The Great Illusion?
The principal cast of North Korea: The Great Illusion includes Not specified.
When was North Korea: The Great Illusion released and how long is it?
North Korea: The Great Illusion was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 52m.