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The Propaganda Game

Documentary - 2015
The Propaganda Game
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North Korea. The last communist country in the world. Unknown, hermetic and fascinating. Formerly known as “The Hermit Kingdom” for its attempts to remain isolated, North Korea is one of the largest sources of instability as regards world peace. It also has the most militarized border in the world, and the flow of impartial information, both going in and out, is practically non-existent. As the recent Sony-leaks has shown, it is the perfect setting for a propaganda war.
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Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
94 min
Release date:
3 Oct 2015
Country:
FR, ES
Languages:
Chinese, English, Spanish, Korean
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

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Like the creepy neighbours in a horror movie who make weird banging noises in the cellar, North Korea has become a source of furtive fascination.
– Tom Huddleston,
Time Out,
22 Feb 2016
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