The Juche Idea
Originally released in 2008. The Juche Idea is a feature film. directed by Jim Finn. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jung Yoon Lee, Daniela Kostova, and Sung Kim
Synopsis
Jim Finn, follows a South Korean video artist in North Korea who hopes to revitalize Juche cinema, somewhat inspired by a true story of a South Korean filmmaker kidnapped in the 70s to make the North Korean film industry better. This experimental satire that examines what happens when a South Korean filmmaker sojourns into communist North Korea to breathe new life into that country's flagging, propaganda-driven movie industry. Believing that cinema can prop up North Korea's Juche Idea of self-reliance, mad dictator Kim Jong-Il pulls out all the stops to help the young émigré produce appropriate films.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Juche Idea about?
Jim Finn, follows a South Korean video artist in North Korea who hopes to revitalize Juche cinema, somewhat inspired by a true story of a South Korean filmmaker kidnapped in the 70s to make the Nor...
Who directed The Juche Idea?
The Juche Idea was directed by Jim Finn.
How long is The Juche Idea?
The Juche Idea has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was The Juche Idea released?
The Juche Idea was released on March 31, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Juche Idea?
The main cast of The Juche Idea includes Jung Yoon Lee, Daniela Kostova, Sung Kim, Oleg Mavromatti.