Review of Crossing the Line (2007) by Mattias E — 25 Jun 2009
It somehow makes perfect sense that someone with a history of orphany, societal abuse and intellectual poverty should chose to live under the protection of the great leader before free life in the west.
But of course things aren't that simple, as evident in Daniel Gordon's eminent documentary about North Korean defector Charles Jenkins, a man obviously ridden by inner conflicts. Once again, Gordon presents life in the DPRK from a perfectly unbiased point of view and with a keen sense of detail, like those beautiful cinematic moments by the river in Pyonyang, fishing and drinking with the old folks.
Great cinematography and terrific editing tops it all.
This review of Crossing the Line (2007) was written by Mattias E on 25 Jun 2009.
Crossing the Line has generally received positive reviews.
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