Bibliograph

A state of mind, Kino International ; BBC in association with Arte [presents] ; executive producer, John Battsek ; produced and directed by Daniel Gordon ; [produced by] VeryMuchSo Productions, Passion Pictures, for BBC and Thirteen WNET New York

Type

Label

A state of mind, Kino International ; BBC in association with Arte [presents] ; executive producer, John Battsek ; produced and directed by Daniel Gordon ; [produced by] VeryMuchSo Productions, Passion Pictures, for BBC and Thirteen WNET New York

Language

kor

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA Rating: Not rated

Main title

A state of mind

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

62588986

Responsibility statement

Kino International ; BBC in association with Arte [presents] ; executive producer, John Battsek ; produced and directed by Daniel Gordon ; [produced by] VeryMuchSo Productions, Passion Pictures, for BBC and Thirteen WNET New York

Runtime

Summary

The first documentary filmed in North Korea by Westerners, the film follows two young gymnasts, 13-year-old Pak Hyon Sun and 11-year-old Kim Song Yon, for over eight months as they as they balance school and family life with intense training in preparation for participation in the Mass Games. Made up of three elements--gymnastics, backdrop and music--they are similar to Olympic opening ceremonies, mind-bogglingly elaborate, but on an impressively larger scale. Inside this synchronized athletic display are two giggling girls--proof of the resilience of smaller human freedoms--in the face of paranoia and almost constant mind control

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification