The Kites Flying in the Sky

The Kites Flying in the Sky (Korean: 하늘을 나는 연들) is a 2008 North Korean film. Directed by Phyo Kwang and Kim Hyon-chol, the film is based on the true story of a former marathon champion who devotes her life to caring for orphans.[1]

The Kites Flying in the Sky
Chosŏn'gŭl	하늘을 나는 연들
McCune–Reischauer	Hanŭl ŭl nanŭn yŏndŭl
Revised Romanization	Haneuleul naneun yeondeul
Directed by	Phyo Kwang Kim Hyon-chol
Release date	16 February 2008 (2008-02-16)
Country	North Korea
Language	Korean

The film was unusual in that no reshoots were required prior to approval for release. It officially premiered on 16 February 2008, and was the first film to be shown on television prior to a general release in June.[1]

The Kites Flying in the Sky was the only North Korean feature film to be screened at the 11th Pyongyang International Film Festival,[1] where it won an award for special screening.[2] Despite local success, the film was poorly received by foreign viewers, who dismissed it as "syrupy and propagandistic".[1][3]

References

1. Elley, Derek. "North Korea busy with film business". Variety, 26 September 2008. Retrieved on 26 October 2008.
2. "Pyongyang International Film Festival Closes Archived 2011-08-13 at the Wayback Machine". Korean Central News Agency, 2008. Retrieved on 2 November 2008.
3. Demick, Barbara. "No stars, no swag, but what a crowd!". Los Angeles Times, 11 October 2008. Retrieved on 26 October 2008.

External links

• The Kites Flying in the Sky on IMDb