Kimjongilia
“The Flower Of Kim Jong Il”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- N.C. Heikin
- Screenplay & Story
- N.C. Heikin
- Original Score
- Michael Gordon
- Original Title
- Kimjongilia
- Country of Origin
- France, South Korea, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Green Garnet Productions, Saylors Brothers Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
N.C. Heikin
N.C. Heikin
Michael Gordon
Peterson Almeida, Mary Lampson
Young Sun Cho, David Novack, Robert Pepin, Mike Figgis, N.C. Heikin
Department Leadership Roster
N.C. Heikin
Director
Young Sun Cho
Producer
David Novack
Producer
Robert Pepin
Producer
N.C. Heikin
Producer
Peterson Almeida
Editor
N.C. Heikin
Writer
Mary Lampson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kimjongilia
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What is Kimjongilia about?
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.
Who directed Kimjongilia?
Kimjongilia was directed by N.C. Heikin.
Who stars in Kimjongilia?
The principal cast of Kimjongilia includes Young Hun Choi, Chol-Hwan Kang, Lee Shin.
When was Kimjongilia released and how long is it?
Kimjongilia was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Kimjongilia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kimjongilia was composed by Michael Gordon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kimjongilia?
Kimjongilia holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).