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A Postcard from Pyongyang

September 26, 2019 1h 20m 5.5/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 2019. A Postcard from Pyongyang is a documentary film. directed by Anne Lewald. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

"A Postcard from Pyongyang" is a journey into a deeply enigmatic and completely isolated country that keeps the world in suspense: North Korea. Friends Gregor Möller, Philip Kist and Anne Lewald visit in 2013 and 2017 and do what is strictly forbidden and for which they might have ended up in a forced labor camp: even though accompanied by state watchers, they secretly film their travels, accompanied by state watchdogs. We get an extraordinary insight into one of the most closed societies in the world and experience the 'beautiful new world' as the state propaganda machinery displays it.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 26, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Postcard from Pyongyang about?

"A Postcard from Pyongyang" is a journey into a deeply enigmatic and completely isolated country that keeps the world in suspense: North Korea. Friends Gregor Möller, Philip Kist and Anne Lewald v...

Who directed A Postcard from Pyongyang?

A Postcard from Pyongyang was directed by Anne Lewald.

How long is A Postcard from Pyongyang?

A Postcard from Pyongyang has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was A Postcard from Pyongyang released?

A Postcard from Pyongyang was released on September 26, 2019 in theaters.