Lost in translation: When US and North Korean filmmakers made a movie together



Features Lost in translation: When US and North Korean filmmakers made a movie together ‘The Other Side of the Mountain’ aimed to transcend politics, but was weighed down by a sappy plot and pro-DPRK message Tatiana Gabroussenko August 15, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A still from the film "The Other Side of the Mountain" North Korea routinely pillories the U.S. as an empire of evil, a leader of gangsters and a warmonger destroying peace on the peninsula as part of propaganda that has vilified Washington since the days of the Korean War. But for one unprecedented movie, the Kim regime made the unusual decision to work with American filmmakers to tell a story that aimed to transcend the political divide between the two Koreas. North Korea routinely pillories the U.S. as an empire of evil, a leader of gangsters and a warmonger destroying peace on the peninsula as part of propaganda that has vilified Washington since the days of the Korean War. But for one unprecedented movie, the Kim regime made the unusual decision to work with American filmmakers to tell a story that aimed to transcend the political divide between the two Koreas. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Lost in translation: When US and North Korean filmmakers made a movie together

‘The Other Side of the Mountain’ aimed to transcend politics, but was weighed down by a sappy plot and pro-DPRK message

Tatiana Gabroussenko August 15, 2024

Lost in translation: When US and North Korean filmmakers made a movie together

A still from the film "The Other Side of the Mountain"

North Korea routinely pillories the U.S. as an empire of evil, a leader of gangsters and a warmonger destroying peace on the peninsula as part of propaganda that has vilified Washington since the days of the Korean War.

But for one unprecedented movie, the Kim regime made the unusual decision to work with American filmmakers to tell a story that aimed to transcend the political divide between the two Koreas.

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