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The Lovers And The Despot
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‘The Lovers And The Despot’ Review: Kim Jong-Il Stars In A Fascinating Doc That Should Have Been A Drama
When Kim Jong-il abducted a famous South Korean director and his leading lady, he likely hoped that it would result in a more exciting film.
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David Ehrlich
September 21, 2016 5:20 pm
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‘The Lovers & the Despot’ Trailer: Documentary Depicts How Kim Jong-il Kidnapped Filmmaking Duo
South Korean filmmaker Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee never expected to be in the hands of the North Korean dictator.
By
Liz Calvario
June 17, 2016 7:01 pm
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‘The Lovers and the Despot’ Exclusive Poster: New Doc Follows Director-Actress Couple Kidnapped By Kim Jong-il
'The Lovers and the Despot' Exclusive Poster: New Doc Follows Director-Actress Couple Kidnapped By Kim Jong-il
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Vikram Murthi
May 12, 2016 4:44 pm
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Magnolia Pictures Acquires North Korean Kidnapping Tale ‘The Lovers and the Despot’
Magnolia Pictures Acquires North Korean Kidnapping Tale 'The Lovers and the Despot'
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Riyad Mammadyarov
January 29, 2016 12:38 pm
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Sundance Review: Kim Jong-Il Kidnaps A Filmmaking Couple In Documentary ‘The Lovers And The Despot’
Sundance Review: Kim Jong-Il Kidnaps A Filmmaking Couple In Documentary ‘The Lovers And The Despot’
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Oliver Lyttelton
January 27, 2016 10:42 am
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Sundance Exclusive: Clip From ‘The Lovers And The Despot’ Goes Over The Border Into North Korea
Sundance Exclusive: Clip From ‘The Lovers And The Despot’ Goes Over The Border Into North Korea
By
Edward Davis
January 20, 2016 11:50 am
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