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The Juche Idea

2008·Movie
1h 2min
IMDb6.1Metacritic55–

Where to watch

KanopyOVIDDocAlliance Films

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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 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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jim Finn
Written by:
Jim Finn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Juche Idea

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Where can I stream The Juche Idea legally?

KanopyOVIDDocAlliance Films

The Juche Idea is included with a subscription to OVID and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Juche Idea worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Juche Idea?

1 h 2 min

The Juche Idea runs 1 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Juche Idea?

Critics55
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see The Juche Idea much the same way.

What language is The Juche Idea in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Juche Idea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Juche Idea in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.