Why North Korea is so good at propaganda
Kim Jong Il's ideology was codified in his book 'On the Art of Cinema,' which dictated that filmmakers must act as extensions of the government to lead an ideological revolution through storytelling.takeawayNorth Korean cinema heavily features the 'Juche' ideology, emphasizing self-reliance and the glorification of struggle, often depicted through scenes where characters solve problems without outside help or technology.takeaway“Equip themselves with the ideology of the party. Translation, choose stories that will stick in people's minds, that will grow, that will turn these people's suffering into fuel for North Korean nationalism and pride.”quote
