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A State of Mind
Thursday, September 11, 2003
As the United States confronts North Korea over its impending resumption of nuclear weapons production, North Koreans prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their supposed "victory" over the South in the Korean War. This documentary will tell the story of two teenage girls and their families as the girls prepare to participate in this year's Mass Games, an intricately choreographed display of dancers, acrobats, and karate-chopping soldiers, celebrating North Korea's statehood and revolutionary zeal in one of the last surviving Communist showcase pageants. North Koreans rehearse for millions of hours in preparation for this unique extravaganza. We'll see the girls and their schoolmates practice their routines in Kim Il Sung Square, their diligent efforts leading toward an awe-inspiring public performance. This film yields surprising insights into family life and daily activity in the little known world of the "hermit kingdom."
Director Dan Gordon produced and directed THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES, documenting the legendary story of North Korea's soccer team at the 1966 World Cup. Gordon and his production crew were the first Westerners permitted by the North Korean government to meet and interview surviving members of the 1966 team. Gordon's prior documentary experience includes producing and directing for Channel 4 and the BBC.
Producer John Battsek produced the Academy Award-winning documentary, ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER, which examines the terrorist killings at the 1972 Munich Olympics. In collaboration with Dan Gordon, Battsek was executive producer of THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES. Battsek's prior work includes producing the documentary LIVE FOREVER and the feature film THE SERPENT'S KISS.
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