【Product Overview】 This unparalleled book thoroughly investigates and documents the entirety of North Korean cinema, a subject shrouded in mystery worldwide. From post-war propaganda films to animation, monster movies, and even works screened at international film festivals, it comprehensively introduces the hidden side of this cinematic culture. A must-read for researchers, journalists, and film enthusiasts, it can also be read as "another history of North Korea." ⸻ 【Bibliographic Information】 ・Title: A History of Film in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ・Author: Takashi Momma ・Publisher: Gendaishokan ・Price: 3,800 yen + tax ・Genre: Film Studies / North Korea / Visual Culture / Cultural History of Socialist Countries ⸻ 【Content Features】 ・Systematically covers the period from the founding of the nation (1948) to the present (21st century) ・Analyzes the structure and purpose of propaganda works, and the relationship between the state and film ・Includes in-depth genre-specific analyses, such as animation and science fiction ・Offers extensive research and analysis of hard-to-find works, making it of high academic value ・Provides a comprehensive overview of the lineage and transitions of North Korean cinema, accompanied by numerous illustrations ⸻ 【Book Condition】 ・With obi (sleeve) / Cover in good condition ・No writing or folds, in excellent condition ・In very good condition for a used book ⸻ 【Recommended for】 ・Film researchers, North Korea researchers, documentary filmmakers ・Experts in visual culture, international relations, and Asian studies ・General readers interested in deep film history and visual ideology ・Those interested in the relationship between visuals and ideology ⸻ ※A rare resource with limited availability even within Japan ※Potential for early sell-out. Those interested, please purchase early!