Description
Like many ideological dictatorships of the twentieth century, North Korea has always considered cinema an indispensible propaganda tool. No other medium penetrated the whole of the population so thoroughly, and no other medium remained so strictly and exclusively under state control. Through movies, the two successive leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il propagandized their policies and sought to rally the masses behind them, with great success. This volume chronicles the history of North Korean cinema from its beginnings to today, examining the obstacles the film industry faced as well as the many social problems the films themselves reveal. It provides detailed analyses of major and minor films and explores important developments in the industry within the context of the concurrent social and political atmosphere. Through the lens of cinema emerges a fresh perspective on the history of North Korean politics, culture, and ideology.
About the Author
Johannes Schoenherr is a freelance writer specializing in travel, film and food. He lives in Japan.
Reviews
"there is one man who stands above them all in terms of North Korea cinema: Johannes Schonherr. Schonherr has recorded for prosperity's sake some marvellous adventures associated with North Korean cinema that those of us unable to read Korean may never have discovered...excellent...Schonherr [has] written the only 'essential' book on North Korean cinema that you could need"-North Korean Films.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786465262
Author Johannes Schoenherr
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 408g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 11mm
