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The Casual Criminalist

Abducted and Enslaved: The Kidnapped Filmmakers Behind North Korean Cinema

The Casual Criminalist

Cloud10

True Crime

4.83.4K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Experience the incredible true story of the kidnapped South Korean filmmakers, Shin Sang-Ok and Choi Eun-Hee, who were forced to make propaganda films for North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il. This is a tale of courage, resilience, and the power of cinema in the face of oppression. Sponsor: Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/casual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:02.8

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0:07.0

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0:14.4

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0:18.6

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0:22.8

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0:25.6

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0:28.0

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0:30.0

In 1978, two renowned filmmakers were kidnapped by North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il

0:35.6

and forced to make movies for him.

0:37.2

This is not just any kidnapping story.

0:39.2

This is the gripping tale of how a married filmmaking couple from South Korea

0:43.2

were abducted, brainwashed and turned into propaganda tools

0:46.6

for one of the most repressive regimes in the world.

0:48.8

In today's episode, we're going to explore the incredible story of Shin Sang-ok and Choi Yun-hee.

0:54.6

The kidnapped filmmakers behind North Korean cinema

0:57.2

get ready to experience a story of courage, resilience,

1:00.8

and the enduring power of cinema in the face of oppression.

1:12.4

Hello, and we're really walking back to another episode of Casual Criminalist.

1:15.0

As always, I'm your host, Simon.

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