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Bob · 12-20-2011, 03:42 AM

kim jong-un looking at things

The person who was running the "Kim Jong Il looking at things" site was quick to establish a sister site!

***CtahhR*** · 12-20-2011, 05:25 AM

The name of the documentary which was made inside the DPRK with official approval was "A State Of Mind". Following two young female dancers in their pursuit of theatrical dance perfection in order to perform for their Dear Leader.

As this is an "approved" documentary which was primarily filmed "under supervision" you get a rather strange and sometimes conflicted story of modern day life in Pyong-Yang with food rationing, severe fitness regimes and an installed radio that can not be turned off.

Nothing particularly controversial nor spectacular but very much a "must see". It also won two awards at the Pyongyang International Film Festival.

GabrielMk3 · 12-20-2011, 05:38 AM

Thank you!

I'll give it a try right now!

Will · 12-20-2011, 09:22 AM

The same fellow who made "State of Mind" made a second, equally fascinating documentary called "Crossing the Line." It is about several American soldiers who defected to North Korea. The documentary crew was given complete access to these fellows by the DPRK and it is one of the most fascinating films that I have seen.

Norm Braddock · 12-25-2011, 09:46 AM

I do wonder though, if that place is so tightly monitored, how do they get awards,etc. out of there?

***CtahhR*** · 12-25-2011, 09:52 AM

Bribing a border guard on the Yalu to look the other way is the main source of export.

It is also the main source of the exportation of DPRK citizens.

Some folks cross back and forth very frequently and have connections on the Chinese side.

The latest "drought" was caused either by a "changing of the guard" or a changing in the routines of the usual exporter.

With the right contacts and the right sort of money you could get anything out.....

***desantnik*** · 12-25-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CtahhR

With the right contacts and the right sort of money you could get anything out.....

So true in almost any situation...

Norm Braddock · 12-25-2011, 10:43 AM

If a North Korean got caught smuggling/selling NK awards, what would they do them?

Slap on the wrist or gulag? Legit question.

***CtahhR*** · 12-25-2011, 10:47 AM

Depending on the situation anything from bribing their way out of the problem to public execution and "gulag" for 3 generations of the family.

The people risking themselves in this way to get the items out are rather desperate to say the least.

Norm Braddock · 12-25-2011, 11:24 AM

From a business perspective and given the above parameters, one would think the rariety of obtaining the awards would command very high prices.

12-20-2011, 03:42 AM	#1
Bob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Zurich Posts: 335	Re: Kim Jong Il has died kim jong-un looking at things The person who was running the "Kim Jong Il looking at things" site was quick to establish a sister site!

12-20-2011, 05:38 AM	#3
GabrielMk3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 190	Re: Kim Jong Il has died Thank you! I'll give it a try right now!

12-20-2011, 09:22 AM	#4
Will Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 236	Re: Kim Jong Il has died The same fellow who made "State of Mind" made a second, equally fascinating documentary called "Crossing the Line." It is about several American soldiers who defected to North Korea. The documentary crew was given complete access to these fellows by the DPRK and it is one of the most fascinating films that I have seen.

12-25-2011, 09:46 AM	#5
Norm Braddock Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Age: 61 Posts: 209	Re: Kim Jong Il has died I do wonder though, if that place is so tightly monitored, how do they get awards,etc. out of there?

12-25-2011, 09:52 AM	#6
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Kim Jong Il has died Bribing a border guard on the Yalu to look the other way is the main source of export. It is also the main source of the exportation of DPRK citizens. Some folks cross back and forth very frequently and have connections on the Chinese side. The latest "drought" was caused either by a "changing of the guard" or a changing in the routines of the usual exporter. With the right contacts and the right sort of money you could get anything out..... __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

12-25-2011, 10:43 AM	#8
Norm Braddock Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Age: 61 Posts: 209	Re: Kim Jong Il has died If a North Korean got caught smuggling/selling NK awards, what would they do them? Slap on the wrist or gulag? Legit question.

12-25-2011, 10:47 AM	#9
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Kim Jong Il has died Depending on the situation anything from bribing their way out of the problem to public execution and "gulag" for 3 generations of the family. The people risking themselves in this way to get the items out are rather desperate to say the least. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

12-25-2011, 11:24 AM	#10
Norm Braddock Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Age: 61 Posts: 209	Re: Kim Jong Il has died From a business perspective and given the above parameters, one would think the rariety of obtaining the awards would command very high prices.

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