If the film's cityscapes and patriotic anthems seem different from Seoul Train, that's no accident. Dutch director Pieter Fleury developed this propaganda video with North Korea's consent and assistance. It shows a day in the life of one of the world's most mysterious civilizations. A Day in the Life, mostly controlled by the North Korean film bureau, follows a regular North Korean family through their everyday duties, largely dedicated to North Korean pride and General Kim Jong Il's glory. This film celebrates modern North Korea. Is it? Straight footage and no narrative may lead viewers to misinterpret Fleury's video.
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If the film's cityscapes and patriotic anthems seem different from Seoul Train, that's no accident. Dutch director Pieter Fleury developed this propaganda video with North Korea's consent and assistance. It shows a day in the life of one of the world's most mysterious civilizations. A Day in the Life, mostly controlled by the North Korean film bureau, follows a regular North Korean family through their everyday duties, largely dedicated to North Korean pride and General Kim Jong Il's glory. This film celebrates modern North Korea. Is it? Straight footage and no narrative may lead viewers to misinterpret Fleury's video.
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