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  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • GoDigital Media Group
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • GoDigital Media Group
  • 1 h 34 m

Summary This observational film provides a rare glimpse into North Korea, one of the world’s least known societies. The film following two young gymnasts, 13 year old Pak Hyon Sun and 11 year old Kim Song Yun, and their families for over eight months in the lead up to the Mass Games -- involving a cast of thousands in a choreographed socialist ...

Directed By: Daniel Gordon

Written By: Daniel Gordon

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • GoDigital Media Group
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • GoDigital Media Group
  • 1 h 34 m

A State of Mind

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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Summary This observational film provides a rare glimpse into North Korea, one of the world’s least known societies. The film following two young gymnasts, 13 year old Pak Hyon Sun and 11 year old Kim Song Yun, and their families for over eight months in the lead up to the Mass Games -- involving a cast of thousands in a choreographed socialist ...

Directed By: Daniel Gordon

Written By: Daniel Gordon

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Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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64% Positive
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36% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
63
64% Positive
9 Reviews
36% Mixed
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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75
Subtly suggests it may not be all that much different from the delusions by which other cultures are structured.
By William Arnold FULL REVIEW
75
Despite the obvious cultural differences, what we come away with is a surprising sense of familiarity. Not even the widest political chasms, Gordon finds, can eradicate the universal pleasure of a young girl's giggle.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
70
Certainly should appeal to viewers with an interest in current affairs.
By Richard James Havis FULL REVIEW
70
The girls' enormous appeal prevents the political subtext from overburdening the film.
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60
Beautifully shot and crisply edited to emphasize the Mass Games' pageantry, but amid the synchronized blocks of performers, Gordon singles out the cranky coaches and giggling schoolgirls, subtly emphasizing how the individual endures even when she's trying hard not to.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
60
Admirably non-judgmental docu about life in "the least visited, known, understood country in the world," per Brit director Daniel Gordon, brings a refreshing balance to the usual blind vilification of the country.
By Derek Elley FULL REVIEW
50
A rare and often chilling glimpse into the culture of North Korea.
By Lawrence Van Gelder FULL REVIEW

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Production Company VeryMuchSo Productions
Release Date Aug 10, 2005
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.astateofmind.co.uk/
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Awards

Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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