Kim Jong-il
February 16, 1941 · 85 years old
Kim Jong Il, born Yuri Irsenovich Kim on 16 February 1941, was a North Korean politician who was the second President of North Korea. He led North Korea following the death of his father Kim Il Sung in 1994 until his own death in 2011, when he was succeeded by his son, Kim Jong Un. Afterwards, Kim J…
Known For
7 titles
The Propaganda Game
Granted controlled access by national officials, filmmaker Álvaro Longoria tours North Korea to contrast his findings to the typical Western depiction of the nation.
Beyond Utopia
The story of several families as they attempt to escape oppression in North Korea, revealing a world most of us have never seen.
King of Clones
From human cloning research to a scandalous downfall, follow the life and work of Korea's most notorious scientist, Hwang Woo-suk.
Dennis Rodman's Big Bang in PyongYang
An uproarious doc about Dennis Rodman's calamitous foray into North Korea.
North Korea: Inside the Mind of a Dictator
Examination of the turbulent rule and complex psychology of Kim Jong Un and follows the last three turbulent years inside the Hermit Kingdom as its young and unpredictable leader tries to turn around his country's fortunes.
Korea: The Never-Ending War
Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, the film confronts the myth of the "Forgotten War," documenting the post-1953 conflict and global consequences.
I Am Sun Mu
The life and work of North Korean defector turned political pop artist Sun Mu.