Have Fun in Pyongyang
Originally released in 2019. Have Fun in Pyongyang is a documentary film. directed by Pierre-Olivier François. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Is it possible to have fun in Pyongyang? Can one be joyful in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea? If so, who can? Everyone? Doing what? Why does Kim Jong-un bet on amusement parks, skis trails, and tourism? This film allows to go beyond mass parades and recurring missile crisis, to meet the people of North Korean “Hermit Kingdom”. The authors have been there dozen times, like amateur anthropologists, filming during eight years parties and harvests, factories and singing contests, Pyongyang and the countryside – and interviewing North Korean people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Have Fun in Pyongyang about?
Is it possible to have fun in Pyongyang? Can one be joyful in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea? If so, who can? Everyone? Doing what? Why does Kim Jong-un bet on amusement parks, skis tr...
Who directed Have Fun in Pyongyang?
Have Fun in Pyongyang was directed by Pierre-Olivier François.
How long is Have Fun in Pyongyang?
Have Fun in Pyongyang has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Have Fun in Pyongyang released?
Have Fun in Pyongyang was released on October 10, 2019 in theaters.