More than 75 minutes of interviews with North Korean defectors reveal their experiences in prison camps and the harsh conditions they endured.
“The Flower Of Kim Jong Il”
Synopsis
More than 75 minutes of interviews with North Korean defectors reveal their experiences in prison camps and the harsh conditions they endured.
Synopsis
Chol-Hwan Kang, a former inmate, recounts his experiences in North Korean prison camps in Kimjongilia. The 75-minute documentary features interviews with defectors, former military officers, and artists discussing their lives under the Kim regime. It includes personal stories of imprisonment and escape. The film also incorporates archival footage from North Korean propaganda films and original art performances. Directed by N.C. Heikin, it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2009.
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Why Watch
- Meet North Korean defectors sharing their stories.
- Find out about life in North Korean prisons.
- See the contrast between narratives and interpretive dance.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2009.
- Metacritic gave the film a weighted average score of 44/100 based on four reviews.
- Rotten Tomatoes rated the film at 60% based on ten reviews.
- The film has a duration of 75 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Kimjongilia?
Kimjongilia was directed by N.C. Heikin.
What is the runtime of the documentary Kimjongilia?
The runtime of Kimjongilia is 75 minutes.
What rating did Rotten Tomatoes give to Kimjongilia?
Rotten Tomatoes gave Kimjongilia a 60% rating based on 10 reviews.
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