Movies Similar to The Kidnapped Filmmakers of North Korea

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Old Tucson: Where the Legends Walked(2007)

Tells the story of Tucson and the legendary movies that were shot there.

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Modes of Masculinity: The Western and Red River(2014)

Author Lee Clark Mitchell discusses the Western genre and literature.

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Tensions and Traditions: Molly Haskell on Red River(2014)

Interview with critic Molly Haskell about Hawks and Red River

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A Film of Firsts: Peter Bogdanovich on Red River(2014)

Interview with filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich about Red River and the two versions of the film.

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Burden of Dreams(1982)

The Amazon rain forest, 1979. The crew of Fitzcarraldo (1982), a film directed by German director Werner Herzog, soon finds itself with problems related to casting, tribal struggles and accidents, among many other setbacks; but nothing compared to dragging a huge steamboat up a mountain, while Herzog embraces the path of a certain madness to make his vision come true.

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Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible(2018)

With credits including Strictly Ballroom, Muriel’s Wedding, The Dish, Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet and Road to Perdition Jill Bilcock is regarded as one the world’s great film editors. Axel Grigor’s hugely entertaining documentary traces Bilcock’s journey from Melbourne film student in the 1960s to working as an extra in Bollywood movies and learning her craft when Australia had virtually no feature film industry. Bilcock’s cheeky charm and illuminating appearances by key collaborators make this a must-see for film lovers.

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Walt: The Man Behind the Myth(2001)

From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom, he turned his dreams into entertainment for the ages. Now, learn his real story. Through exclusive footage and interviews with friends and family, this documentary traces the complicated life of legendary animator Walt Disney.

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Neil Breen 5 Feature Film Retrospective(2020)

Filmmaker Neil Breen comments on his personal insight, motivations, goals, vision and his five feature films.

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Das Boot: Behind The Scenes(1981)

Comprehensive classic piece that looks at the process of creating the movie, told with a strong, well-constructed narrative that plays almost as a movie itself, a detailed retelling of how the movie was made and the dedication to authenticity that's evident right down to the finest little details on the ship. After a narrator sets the scene for various segments from the film, the piece takes its time to take a closer look at all of the elements that are necessary to create the movie and the challenges of shooting such a labor- and authenticity-intensive picture.

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Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno(2009)

In 1964, Henri-Georges Clouzot's production of L'Enfer came to a halt. Despite huge expectations, major studio backing and an unlimited budget, after three weeks the production collapsed. This documentary presents Inferno's incredible expressionistic original rushes, screen tests, and on-location footage, whilst also reconstructing Clouzot's original vision, and shedding light on the ill-fated endeavor through interviews, dramatizations of unfilmed scenes, and Clouzot's own notes.

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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue(2009)

An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.

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A Tour of Contour(2006)

A behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of Contour, an independent martial arts comedy made for only $6,000.

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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story(1999)

There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.

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The Neverending Party(2023)

A look-back at popular French movie "La Boum" (The Party).

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8mm Boys(2024)

This coming-of-age memoir takes a candid look back on a group of struggling creatives isolated in the Appalachian Mountains. Three generations of perseverance is expressed through voice and creativity as families labor through mortality and heartbreak in this raw insight into the importance of community.

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Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema(2014)

With Taiwan remaining in the grip of martial law in 1982, a group of filmmakers from that country set out to establish a cultural identity through cinema and to share it with the world. This engaging documentary looks at the movement's legacy.

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Making Wicked(2024)

Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography, and creativity that make up the movie's unforgettable world.

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Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!(2021)

One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.

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Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The 'Plan 9' Companion(1992)

A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite "Plan 9 from Outer Space," featuring interviews with cast members and prominent filmmakers about the film, its lasting legacy, and its creator, Edward D. Wood Jr.

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I Love Life Anyway(2015)

In 2011, the director and screenwriter Wolf Gremm receives the diagnosis - prostate cancer. According to the doctors, he has not much longer to live, maybe eight months. Wolf Gremm is torn by these devastating news in the midst of an active, fulfilling life, but he decides to deal with the disease offensively and to fight. From now on smartphone and mini camera are his constant companions.

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