Review of The Propaganda Game (2015) by Joe T — 01 Oct 2016

Why is this so superficial? It is pointless to listen to so many lies without a thoughtful analysis.

This review of The Propaganda Game (2015) was written by Joe T on 01 Oct 2016.

The Propaganda Game has generally received positive reviews.

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By David Kettle (28) for The Arts Desk (640) on 24 Feb 2016

What emerges is still a fascinating, surprising portrait of North Korea, in a film that despite its new images and fresh perspectives, ends…

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By Adzer O (1) on 02 Mar 2016

Fascinating documentary on North Korea. The filmmaker makes the case that propaganda can flow on all sides…

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By Allan Hunter (1,486) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 28 Feb 2016

North Korea is the most secretive state on the planet so we should be thankful for the small insights found in The Propaganda Game…

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By Geoffrey Macnab (1,253) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 25 Feb 2016

The Spanish director Alvaro Longoria's documentary about North Korea is startling, comical and often horrifying but very even-handed…

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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 28 Feb 2016

Raising as many questions as it answers, Álvaro's film highlights how little we know of real life in North Korea, and how much propaganda…

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By Joshua F (508) on 22 Jan 2016

A more nuanced look at North Korea than most documentaries I have seen…

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By Kate Muir (612) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 25 Feb 2016

In The Propaganda Game, the wildly surreal world of North Korea gets a fresh viewing, this time from the point of view of the only foreigner…

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By Robert M (1,753) on 27 Jun 2016

Probably the best (if not unbiased) look into life in North Korea. Currently on Netflix. Must see…

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By Charlotte O'sullivan (637) for London Evening Standard (2,015) on 28 Feb 2016

Some may find Longoria's wry tone offensive but his playfulness is what make him worth watching. If laughter kills fear, this man is quite the slayer…

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By Gilson S (10) on 14 Jan 2016

When the film begins, we are given the standard, traditional take on North Korea, just like the Vice and National Geographic docs…

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