About the film
Defilada is a 1989 Polish documentary directed by Andrzej Fidyk. It focuses on the cult of personality surrounding North Korean leader Kim Il Sung. Fidyk filmed it in 1988 during events marking the 40th anniversary of the state's founding.
The finished film runs 60 minutes and is in Polish. Its subject and setting make it a documentary about public political imagery in North Korea, tied to a specific anniversary and period. The film is listed as a documentary film, with Poland as its country and Fidyk as both maker and director.
For viewers exploring documentaries about North Korea or political leadership, Defilada offers a concise feature centered on a particular public occasion and the personality cult associated with it.
Who it is for
It may suit viewers studying North Korean political imagery, the cult of personality, or documentary filmmaking from Poland. Its 60-minute length may also fit a focused class discussion.
Worth knowing
- Focuses on North Korea's cult of personality.
- Filmed during the state's 40th-anniversary events.
- Runs 60 minutes.
- Directed by Andrzej Fidyk.
Before you press play
- The film is in Polish.
- Its focus is a specific North Korean political subject.
The short of it
Defilada offers a 60-minute documentary focused on the cult of personality in North Korea and filmed during a major state anniversary. It is a focused option for viewers interested in political documentaries and the country’s public image.