North Korea: The Great Illusion
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North Korea: The Great Illusion

After years of negotiations, Michaël Sztanke and Julien Alric secured a visa to get into North Korea. After being censored the first time, they return...ed to get the answers they had originally sought: How do North Korean people live? Show More

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In the documentary North Korea: The Great Illusion (2014), filmmakers Michaël Sztanke and Julien Alric provide viewers with a rare glimpse into the secluded country of North Korea. After obtaining a hard-to-come-by visa, the filmmakers delve into the mysterious and secretive world of North Korea, seeking to uncover the truth about how its people live. Despite facing censorship and obstacles during their initial visit, Sztanke and Alric persist in their mission, determined to shed light on the reality of life in North Korea.

Throughout the documentary, viewers are taken on a journey through the intricacies of North Korean society, exploring its unique culture, propaganda, and government control. Through interviews with locals and footage of daily life, the filmmakers offer a nuanced and thought-provoking depiction of a country shrouded in misconception and myth.

North Korea: The Great Illusion provides a compelling and eye-opening look into a country often misunderstood by the outside world, offering a glimpse into the lives of its citizens and the challenges they face within a closed and authoritarian regime.

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North Korea: The Great Illusion

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26 Oct 2014

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