Laibach became the first Western band to perform in North Korea in 2015, playing songs from The Sound of Music during the National Liberation Day programme.
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Laibach became the first Western band to perform in North Korea in 2015, playing songs from The Sound of Music during the National Liberation Day programme.
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Synopsis
In 2015, the Slovenian band Laibach traveled to North Korea to perform as the first Western rock group in the country. Directed by Morten Traavik, "Liberation Day" follows the band as they prepare for their concert, which features songs from The Sound of Music. The event coincides with North Korea's National Liberation Day. The film captures the band's interactions with local audiences and the unique cultural exchange that unfolds during this historic performance.
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Why Watch
- See Laibach perform in North Korea for the first time.
- Find out about the National Liberation Day program.
- Meet the unique cast including Mary Sun Kim.
Did You Know
- Laibach was the first Western band to perform in North Korea in 2015.
- The film was directed by Uģis Olte and Morten Traavik.
- Liberation Day has a runtime of 100 minutes.
- Laibach released an album with their interpretations of the songs in 2018.
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Who directed the documentary Liberation Day?
Liberation Day was directed by Uģis Olte and Morten Traavik.
What year did Laibach perform in North Korea?
Laibach performed in North Korea in 2015.
What album did Laibach release in 2018?
Laibach released an album titled The Sound of Music in 2018.
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