The Propaganda Game

The Propaganda Game

Directed by Álvaro Longoria

Produced by Mare Nostrum Productions, Morena Films

201594 min6.9 / 10

A cerebral documentary investigation into North Korea's information control and propaganda apparatus, marked by geopolitical tension and the fundamental opacity of its subject.

North Korea. The last communist country in the world. Unknown, hermetic and fascinating. Formerly known as “The Hermit Kingdom” for its attempts to remain isolated, North Korea is one of the largest sources of instability as regards world peace. It also has the most militarized border in the world, and the flow of impartial information, both going in and out, is practically non-existent. As the recent Sony-leaks has shown, it is the perfect setting for a propaganda war.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Propaganda Game end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Propaganda Game easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Propaganda Game scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Propaganda Game violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Propaganda Game sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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75/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity70

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise90

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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