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Deep Dive: Aim High In Creation! (2013)

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Aim High In Creation!
AIM HIGH IN CREATION! focuses on the cinematic vision of Kim Jung-Il, the late leader of North Korea. The film presents a unique propaganda project based on Kim's 1987 manifesto, which outlines specific rules for filmmaking. This documentary captures the collaboration between North Korean filmmakers and those from the Free World, emphasizing their shared passion for cinema despite political divides. The film not only shows the artistic ambitions of North Korean filmmakers but also reveals the unexpected connections that can exist between artists across the globe. By examining the creative process behind the propaganda film, the documentary provides insights into the cultural landscape of North Korea and the universal nature of filmmaking.

Why Watch

  • •See North Korean filmmaking rules in action.
  • •Meet filmmakers from both North Korea and the Free World.
  • •Find out how cinema connects people across borders.

Did You Know

•The film is based on Kim Jung-Il's 1987 manifesto on filmmaking.
•AIM HIGH IN CREATION! was directed by Nicholas Bonner.
•The documentary features a cast that includes Nicola Daley and Dale Cornelius.
•The film has a runtime of 96 minutes.

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North Korean cinemaFilm enthusiastsPropaganda studies