North Korea: The Great Illusion (2015)

North Korea: The Great Illusion (2015) poster

This is a journey like no other, after several months of wrangling with North Korean authorities in Paris reporters Michaël Sztanke and Julien Alri obtained a visa for Pyongyang but as soon as they arrived the scene was set by a compulsory photo shoot. Journalists are kept under close surveillance and to go to North Korea is to accept the presence of guides who provide supervision 24 hours a day, their primary role is to protect the countries image. In North Korea’s eyes every foreigner is a potential enemy who must be closely watched, this being said Sztanke and Alri attempt to delve deeper into the inner workings of the hermit kingdom, discovering the real nature of this political regime and how life is for your everyday North Korean.

Director: Michäel Sztanke, Julien Alric
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Production: Baozi Production
Country: France
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Korea: The Great Illusion about?
This is a journey like no other, after several months of wrangling with North Korean authorities in Paris reporters Michaël Sztanke and Julien Alri obtained a visa for Pyongyang but as soon as they arrived the scene was set by a compulsory photo shoot. Journalists are kept under close surveillance and to go to North Korea is to accept the presence of guides who provide supervision 24 hours a day, their primary role is to protect the countries image. In North Korea’s eyes every foreigner is a potential enemy who must be closely watched, this being said Sztanke and Alri attempt to delve deeper into the inner workings of the hermit kingdom, discovering the real nature of this political regime and how life is for your everyday North Korean.
Who directed North Korea: The Great Illusion?
North Korea: The Great Illusion was directed by Michäel Sztanke, Julien Alric.
How long is North Korea: The Great Illusion?
North Korea: The Great Illusion has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is North Korea: The Great Illusion?
North Korea: The Great Illusion is a Documentary film.
Where was North Korea: The Great Illusion produced?
North Korea: The Great Illusion was produced in France.