List of North Korean films

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This is a list of North Korean films and film series from 1945 to present. Films, and film parts or halves with names, that are part of film series or multi-part films are not included separately to keep the list shorter and more readable. For South Korean films from September 1948 see list of South Korean films. Earlier Korean films made during Japanese rule are in the list of Korean films of 1919–1948. For an alphabetical list of Korean-language films, see List of Korean-language films.

List of films

Year(s) English title[a] Original title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref(s)
1946 Our Construction 우리의 건설 Documentary First North Korean film. Due to lack of equipment at the time, the film is silent. [3]
1946 Democratic Election 민주 선거 Documentary The film was a silent film. [4]
1947 People's Committee 인민 위원회 Documentary The film was the first sound film in North Korea. [4]
1948 August 15th of 1947 1947년 8•15 Sang-in Cheon Documentary [4]
1948 Victorious Democratic Election 승리의 민주 선거 Min chong sik Documentary [4]
1948 Victorious May 1st 승리의 5•1절 Sang-in Cheon Documentary [4]
1948 Growing Democracy 자라는 민주 모습 Ri su kun Documentary [4]
1948 The Silent Star 홍광 Sang-in Cheon Documentary [4]
1948 People's Army 인민군대 Chon dong min Documentary [4]
1948 South and North Korea Meeting 남북 조선 년석회 Sang-in Cheon Documentary [4]
1948 38th Parallel 38선 Kang Hong-sik Documentary [4]
1948 Eternal Goodwill 영원한 친선 Min jong sik Documentary [4]
1949 National Civil Service 3rd Congress 3 전국 민청 3차 대회 3 Kim ha yeon Documentary [4]
1949 Shining Victory 빛나는 승리 Pyon dong wook Documentary [4]
1949 Asian Women's union congress 아세아 녀맹 대회 Sang-in Cheon Documentary Film documenting the asian women's conference in 1949 in Beijing hosted by All-China Women's Federation and the WIDF [4]
1949 Foundation of the democratic nation 민주 건국 Sang-in Cheon Documentary [4]
1949 Supung dam 수풍댐 Sang-in Cheon Documentary [4]
1949 May 1st of 1949 1949년 5•1절 Yun duk chun Documentary [4]
1949 August 15th of 1949 1949년 8•15 Cheon sang-in Documentary [4]
1949 Epidemic encephalititis 류행성 뇌염 Pyon dong wook Documentary [4]
1949 Song of goodwill 친선의 노래 Chong chun chae Documentary [4]
1949 Trial of the Horim guerillas 호림부대 공판 Yun duk chun Documentary [4]
1949 First national sports day 전국 제1차 체육절 Yun duk chun Documentary [4]
1949My Home Village내 고향Kang Hong-sikYu Wonjun, Yu Kyongae, Mun YebongWar filmFirst North Korean feature film[5][6][7]
1950 The second World Festival of Youth and Students 제 2차 세계청년 학생축전 Cheon sang in Documentary [4]
1950 February 8th of 1950 1950년 2•8절 Yun duk chun Documentary [4]
1950 May 1st of 1950 1950년 5•1절 Kim Un-mong Hong Il-sung Documentary [4]
1950 Railroad of the mines 광산철도 Ri chun sop Documentary [4]
1950The Blast Furnace용광로Min ChongshikMoon Ye-bongReleased during Korean War, the film is about workers trying to restore the blast furnace during the development of industry in north korea.[8][7]
1950 People protecting their posts 초소를 지키는 사람들 Joo In kyu The film is about north korean soldiers who fight against the "invasion" by south korean soldiers during the korean war. [4]
1950The Frontier Guards국경수비대Released during Korean War[7]
1951Announcing to the World세계에 고함Sang-in CheonDocumentaryReleased during Korean War[9]
1951Righteous War정의의 전쟁Sang-in CheonDocumentaryReleased during Korean War, the film is divided into three parts.[10][9]
1951 Rimsan 림산 Hong pil son Documentary [4]
1951 Frontline of food 식량 전선 Min chong sik Documentary [4]
1951 Prisoners crying for peace 평화를 부르짖는 포로들 Yun duk chun Documentary [4]
1951 May 1st of 1951 1951년 5•1절 chong chun chae Documentary [4]
1951Boy Partisans소년빨찌산Yoon Yong-gyuMoon Ye-bongReleased during Korean War, the film was a winner of the "fight for freedom award" in the 6th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1951.[8][11]
1952 Armistice negotiations 정전담판 Hong pil son Documentary [4]
1952The Evil Night악야Shin Sang-ok's South Korean film made before his abduction by North Korea.[8]
1952Again to the Front또 다시 전선으로Chon SanginReleased during Korean WarThe film was a winner of the "fight for freedom award" in the 7th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1951.[8][7]
1952US Germ Warfare in Korea미제의 세균만행DocumentaryReleased during Korean War[12]
1952People protecting the homeland향토를 지키는 사람들Yoon Yong-gyu[13][14]
1953The Combat Unit of a Fighter Plane also known by its Chinese release name 'Dui Kong she ji zu(對空射擊組)'전투기사냥군조 (also known as 비행기사냥군조)[b]Kang Hong Shik[15]
1953Scouts정찰병Chon Dong-minPak Hak, Chon Unbong[16][15][17]
1954Partisan Girl빨치산처녀First North Korean feature film made after the Korean War[18][19]
1954 Restoration of Pyongyang 평양시 복구 Cheon Sang-wol Lee Myeong-je Documentary [20]
1954Korea코리아Shin sang ok[21]
1955 Marshal Kim Il-sung's Anti-Japanese Activities 김일성 원수 항일 유격 전적지 Kim Il-shin Documentary [22]
1956Never Can Live Like That다시는 그렇게 살수 없다Sang-in Cheon[23]
1956The Road of Happiness행복의 길chon dong min, chon sang in[23]
1957Orang Chon(or Orang River)어랑천Riyong Gyu YunHak Su Kim, Hyo Gyong Dzo, Un Bong Che, Dzong Bok Mun, Sob Pak[16]
1957 3rd Party Congress 3차 당 대회 Documentary [24]
1958Moranbong모란봉Korean-French co-production.

Received the Special Award of Festival Organizing Committee at the 12th PIFF.

 [21]
1958 Geumgang Mountain 금강산 Documentary [24]
1959Love the Future also known by its chinese name, "Yao ai mi lai(要愛未來)"미래를 사랑하라Cheon Sang In[25]
1959The Tale of 15 Children열다섯 명의 아이들 이야기Feature FilmFirst commercial color film produced in North Korea
1960sThe Family of Choe Hak Sin최학신의 일가O Pyong CholPak Ki JuIn two parts[26][27]
1961Youth in Ship "Seagull"갈매기호 청년들Om Kil Son[28]
1962A red agitator붉은 선동원[28]
1962The Tale of Hung Bu흥부전[29]
1963Paek Il Hong백일홍[16]
1963The red flower붉은 꽃Cheon sang-in[16]
1963The Defenders of Height 12111211고지 방위자들Ri Gi Song (리기성)[8]
1963The Spinner정방공(精紡工)O Byong-cho[30][28]
1964 Long Live The Banner of the Republic 공화국 기치 만세 Released in two parts [31]
1964Namgang Village Women남강마을녀성들Pak dae sik, Ham Un Bong[21]
1964A tale of Noblemen량반전[28]
1964–1965The Path to Awakening성장의 길에서Om Kil-son[32] Released in two parts.[33]
1965Ongjongryon온정령[16]
1965Invisible front(Boidchi annun dchonson)보이지 않는 전선[34]
1966On the Railways철길우에서[35]
1967Naega cadshun gilThe Road I Found내가찾은길Seng In ChenKil-Son Om, Song Hye-rim, Pak Hak, In-sun Hon, Hak-mag MunDramaThe film was released on August 1970 in East Germany.[36][37]
1968Sea of Blood피바다Choe Ik GyuDramaReleased in two parts. Based on an opera of same name.[38][39]
1968The secret of the gold coin금화의 비밀Re-released on DVD in 2007.[40]
1969Five Guerilla Brothers유격대의 오형제Om Kil-son[32][8]
1970The Girl Barber처녀리발사[41]
1970A Flourishing Village꽃피는 마을Kim Yong Ho[42]
1970We Are the Happiest세상에 부럼없어라Pak Hak, Kim Se Ryun[43][44]
1970Mt. Jongbang정방산Baa-ek UpDocumentary[45]
1971When Picking Apples사과딸때Drama[46]
1971A Locomotive Engineer's Son기관사의 아들[47]
1971The Songs Sung on the Frontline화선에서 부르던 노래[48]
1971The Story of a Nurse한 간호원에 대한 이야기[49]
1972Flying Circus공중무대[50]
1972Flower Girl꽃파는 처녀Choe lk-gyu
Pak Hak		Winner of Prix Special at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival[51][52][53]
1972 or 1973Black Rose검은 장미[54]
1973The Problem in Our Family우리집 문제[16]
1975A Fate of Kum Hui and Un Hui금희와 은희의 운명Om Kil-son[32][8]
1975You've Taken Me Wrong당신은 나를 잘못봤소[55]
1976An Unforgettable Man (Ichulsu omnym saram)잊을수없는 사람Ki Mo JungYae Yon Yung, Kyong Sun Yu, Tae Hyon Choe, In Hi U, Pyong Yun KimAction[56]
1977A Fire Burning All Over the World누리에 붙는 불A film about Kim family members' Kang Pan Sok's and Kim Hyong Gwon's revolutionary deeds. It was also the first film in which Kim Il Sung was portrayed.[57]
1977To the End of the Earth이세상 끝까지[58]
1977I'll Beat the Drum북은 내가 치겠소[59]
1978A Day at the Pleasure Ground유원지의 하루[60]
1978Centre Forward중앙공격수 Kil-in Kim, Chong-Song PakIn Son ChaSport Drama[61][53]
1978Growth Hormone성장호르몬 생산기술Chae pung giDocumentary[62]
mid 1970s to 1980sMy New Family새 가정Chae pung gi[21]
1978–1981Unsung Heroes이름 없는 영웅들James Joseph Dresnok, Kim Ryong Rin, Kim Jong Hwa.A multi-part serial made between 1978 and 1981. Also known as Unsung Heroes or Nameless Heroes[28]
Some time between 1979 and 1983The Problem in My Wife's Parents' Home처가집문제[16]
1979Among the Conspirators음모자들 속에서
1979An Jung Gung Shoots Ito Hirobumi안중근 이등박문을 쏘다Om Gil-sonDramaPresented at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Released in two parts. See An Jung-geun.[63][64][8]
1980The Tale of Chunhyang (1980)춘향전Yu Won Jun, Yun Ryong GyuKim Yong Suk, Choe Sun GyuSee The Tale of Chunhyang (1935)[65][28][39]
1980The Prosecutor Accuses검사는 말한다[66]
1980My new family새 가정Chae Pung Gi[21][67]
1980The 14th Winter열네번째 겨울[21]
1980Aspect of Pyongyang평양의 모습Sao Beng HyongsongDocumentary[68]
1981–1987The Star of Korea조선의 별Om Kil SonReleased in eleven parts.[21]
1982On the Juche IdeaShort film/DocumentarySee Juche
1982Wolmi Island월미도Jo Kyong SunChoe Chang Su, Jo Kyong Sun, Choe Thae HyonHistorical/WarSee Wolmido[69][53]
1982The Forest Sways숲은 설레인다Jang Yong BokSo Kyong Sim, Kim Yong SukDrama[70][53]
1982Song of Love사랑의 노래 Rim Chang BomRi Sol Ri, Kim Son Ok, Ri Song SimRomance[71]
1982Notes of a War Correspondent종군기자의 수기Choe Bu KilKim Kwang Bun, O Mi Ran, Kwak Myong SoWar[72]
1982The Road to the Front전선길류호선Released in two-halves[73]
1983Morning Star새별O Mi Ran[74]
1983We Met Again on Mt. Myohyang우리는 묘향산에서 다시 만났다See Mt. Myohyang[75]
1983The Girl We Met on Our Trip운행길에서 만난 처녀[76]
1983A New Legend on the Piryu비류강의 새 전설[77]
1983The Anti-Japanese StruggleSee anti-Japanese struggle
1984An Ambitious Girl꿈많은 처녀[78]
1984Don't Wait for Us우리를 기다리지 말라WarFeatures North-Korean built planes based on the Il-2 and Il-10, models which were never used by the KPA.[79]
1984A Hedgehog Defeats a Tiger호랑이를 이긴 고슴도치Children's film[80][81]
1984An Emissary of No Return 돌아오지 않은 밀사Shin Sang-okKim Jun Sik, Ryang Hae Sung, Kim Yun HongHistorical/DramaShin's first film in North Korea. Based on a stage play named Bloody Conference[39]
1984Love, Love, My Love사랑 사랑 내사랑Shin Sang-okChoi Eun-hee, Jang Son Hui, Ri Hak Chol[21][39]
1984Runaway탈출기Shin Sang-okConsidered by Shin to be his best North Korean film[82][39]
1985Breakwater방파제Shin Sang-ok[8]
1985The Tale of 15 Children열다섯소년에 대한 이야기War movieReleased in two parts.[83]
1985Pulgasari불가사리Shin Sang-okJang Son Hui, Ham Ki Sop, Ri Jong GukKaiju[39]
1985Salt소금Shin Sang-okChoi Eun-heeChoi won Best Actress award at Moscow Film Festival[39]
1985The Tale of Shim Chong심청전Shin Sang-ok[39]
1985The Outpost Line전초선[84]
1985After a Long Separation헤여져 언제까지[85]
1985Peony목란꽃Two part film[16]
1985In Their Noble Image그들의 모습에서[86]
1985Run and Run조선아 달려라[87][88]
1985Kwangju Appeals광주는 부른다Jong Kon JoKim Chol, Pak Mi Hwa, Choe Bong SikHistoricalSee Gwangju Uprising[89]
1985 Silver Hairpin 은비녀 Seo Gyeong Seop, Hong Yeong Hui Co-production by the Korean Film Studio and Chongryon Film Studios. [90]
1985 or 1986One Second for a Feat영원한 전우Om Kil Son, Eldor UrazbayevAndrei Martynov, Chang su Choi and Oleg AnofrievAdventure/WarTwo part, DPR Korea/Soviet Union co-production[91][32]
1986A Traffic Controller on Crossroads (a.k.a. Guards on the Crossing)네거리초병[92][93]
1986Thaw (Also known as Snow Melts in Spring)봄날의 눈석이Co-production by the Korean Film Studio and Chongryon Film Studios.[21]
1986Hong Kil Dong홍길동Kim Kil-inChang Son Hui, Gwon Ri, Riyonun Ri, Yong Ho Ri, Kenpachiro SatsumaFantasy / Martial artsFirst North Korean entertainment film[94][95][96]
1986Order No. 027명령 - 027호Ki Mo Jung,
Eung Suk Kim		Sung Chol Cha,
Jeong Woon Kim		War[97][53]
1986Let's Go to Mt. Kumgang금강산으로 가자 Pak Sang BokJo Myong Son, Kon Kong Hui, Kim Dong SikSee Mt. Kumgang[98]
1986Kangrung chonyowa Pyöngyang dzholmuni강릉처녀와평양젊은이Yong Bok ChangKuang Chun Ryu, Ryon-gu Nam and In-suk Ro
1986A Day Before하루를 앞두고[99][100]
1986 Song of Retrospection추억의 노래 Ryu Ho-son Kim Jong Hwa, Yun ChanAction & Adventure/ War [101]
1986The Dear Nest보금자리[102]
1986The Tale of On Dal온달전[103]
1986Our Street우리가 사는 거리[104]
1986The Story of the Kayagum가야금에 깃든 사연[105]
1987–1989Rim Kkok Jong림꺽정Released in five parts[106]
1987Brother in law and sister in law시형과 제수[107]
1987A Mother's Hope어머니의 소원[21]
1987An Architect's Story한 건축가에 대한 이야기Released in two parts.[108]
1987A Bellflower도라지꽃Jo Kyong SunO Mi-ran, Sung Yon Ok, Kim Ryong JoAlso known as A Broad Bellflower[109][53]
1987A Country I Saw내가 본 나라Ko Hak RimPak Ki Ju, Kim Ryong Rin, Pak SongReleased in five parts[110][96]
1987My Happiness나의 행복Kim Yong HoKim Jong Hui, Kim Ok Hui, Kim Kwang Ryol[111]
1988From Spring to Summer봄부터 여름까지Nikita Orlov, San Bok PakElena Drobysheva, Chkhol Kim, Yuriy Kuznetsov, Aleksey Buldakov, Gyen Sob So, Yen-gin Kim, Yun-hon Kim, Tõnu MikiverA Soviet Union-North Korea co-production.[96][21]
1988Cradle요람Released in two parts.[112]
1988GandaharFrench co-production.
1988Ten Zan – the Ultimate Mission마지막임무Ferdinando Baldi
Pak Jong-ju		Italian co-production.[28]
1988Ask Yourself자신에게 물어 보라Pak Song JuSo Kyong Sib, Kim Yong Suk, Ri Gun HoDramaScreened during the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students[113]
1989The Man Who Remained in My Heart심장에 남는 사람[21]
1989Traces of Life생의 흔적Released in two-halves.

Received the Special Jury Award at the second PIFF.

 [114]
1989What I Must Do내가 설 자리[115]
1989 Hail Lim Su-kyung, the Flower of Unification 통일의 꽃 임수경 Documentary film

Received the Gold Torch Prize at the second PIFF.

 [116]
1989–1995A Life Full of Ups and Downs(also known as A Checkered Life)곡절많은 운명Released in four parts[117][8]
1990sFighting Animals동물들의 싸움 or 야수들의 싸움Nature documentaryAt least 5 volumes of the documentary film series exist. It was made by the Korean Science Film Studio. In 2006 the documentary raised concern that animals at Korea Central Zoo were being mistreated.[118]
1990–1993The Red Maple Leaves붉은 단풍잎Released in seven parts.[119]
1990The Third Golden Medal세번째 금메달[120]
1990From 5p.m. to 5a.m.5시부터 5시까지Kim Yu SamJong Ui Kyom, Kim Chol Hyon, Hyon Chang KolWar[121][53]
1990Prince Ho Dong and Princess of Raknang호동왕자와 락랑공주Children's film[122][81]
1990The Shore of Salvation'구원의 기슭Arya-zhav Dashiev, Ryu-kho SonDmitry Matveev, Viktor Stepanov, Boris Nevzorov, Vitaly Serov, Aleksandr SlastinThe last Soviet Union-North Korea co-production.[96]
1990A Happy Family with Songs노래속에 꽃피는 가정[123]
1991Harang and General Jin하랑과 진장군Released in two parts.[124]
1991Girls in My Hometown내고향의 처녀들Pak Sang bok[21][125]
1991The ear is ripening이삭은 여물어간다[126]
1992–2003 Nation and Destiny 민족과 운명 Multi-part film released in 62 parts (58 in cinemas from 1992 to 2002, 3 in home video in 2003) [127][128]
1992Sisters자매들The film is about three sisters living in Pyongyang whose father is a shoemaker.[129]
1992Bird새[8]
1992The Story of a Blooming Flower꽃에 깃든 사연 Ri Sang GyuJang Yu Song, Kim Yong Suk, Pak Haeng SukDramaThe film tells a romanticised story of the creation of the Kimjongilia flower[130]
1992A Far-Off Islet멀리 있는 섬[8]
1993They Met on the Taedong River대동강에서 만난 사람들 Kim Kil In, Kim Kil HaKim Ryong Rim, Han Kil Myong, Son Won JuReleased in two parts[131]
1993Daughter of War Veteran로병의 딸[8]
1993An Unattached Unit소속없는 부대 Kang Jung MoChoe Bong Sik, Pyon Mi Hyang, Choe Thae Hyon[132][53]
1993An Urban Girl Comes to Get Married도시처녀 시집와요 Jong Yun and five othersRi Kyong Hui, Ri Gun Ho, Kim Chun NamRomantic ComedyCreated by students of the Pyongyang University of Cinematic and Dramatic Arts.[133]
1993The Secret of Nano Addition나노첨가제의 비밀Andrew MyeosonDocumentaryA multi-part documentary[134]
1994My Mother Was a Hunter어머니는 포수였다[135]
1994Bears and Rabbits곰동산과 토끼동산Children's film[136]
1994Always Working Together for the People인민을위한길에언제나함께계셨습니다Documentary
1994Unqualified Sense of Duty보심록[137]
1994An Obliging Girl고마운 처녀Jong Jin Jo, Jong Kwang IlKim Kyong Ae won best actress for her role in the film at the 4th PIFF[138][139]
1994Bear's Hill and Rabbit's Hill곰동산과 토끼동산Children's film[81]
1994Oh, Youth!청춘이여!Jon Jong PhalKim Yong Suk, Jang Yu Song, Hwang Song OkComedyAlso known as Young People[140][28]
1995Japanese Invasion in 1592임진왜란See Imjin War. Released in three parts[141]
1995Stretcher Platoon Leader담가소대장[142]
1995Lightning and Thunder번개와 우뢰Kang Jung MoRi Won Bok, Hyon Chang Kol, Jong Un ChanWarReleased in two parts[21]
1995 Two Soldiers 두병사 [143]
1996Two Families in Haeun-dong해운동의 두 가정[144]
1996 He Is Still in the Ranks 그는 오늘도 대오에 서 있다 Documentary film

Received the Bronze Torch Prize at the fifth PIFF.

 [145]
1996My Father나의 아버지So Kyong SopReceived the Special Award of Festival Organizing Committee at the fifth PIFF.[146]
1996Quiet Front Line고요한 전방War
1997The World-famous Peak천하제일봉DocumentaryReceived the Gold Torch Prize at the 6th PIFF.[147]
1997Myself in the Distant Future먼 후날의 나의 모습Jang In-hakKim Myong Mun, Kim Hye Kyong, Choe Chang SuDramaReceived the Gold Torch Prize at the 6th PIFF.[148]
1997Taehongdan responsible secretary대홍단책임비서DramaIn the 2023 version one of the actors was digitally replaced.The movie was released in six parts.[149][150]
1998Airman Kil Yong Jo비행사 길영조[151]
1998Trunks Grow from Roots줄기는 뿌리에서 자란다Released in two parts[152]
1998Changes of Pyongyang During the Forced March강행군길에서 변모된 평양Chang Wu Feng[8]
1999Forever in Our Memory(Chu uk sok eh Young won han ree ran)추억속에 영원하리[21]
1999The Earth of Love (also known as Affection-Permeated Land)사랑의 대지Released in two-halves[8][153]
2000The End of the US Armed Spy Ship ''Pueblo''미제무장간첩선 <<푸에블로>>호의 말로DocumentaryBased on the capture of the USS Pueblo[154]
2000Korean Women's Costume, Chima and Jogori조선치마저고리DocumentarySee Hanbok[155][100]
2000Marathon Runner달려서 하늘까지Li Chju HoDramaBased on the story of Jong Song Ok[156][157]
2000Green Shoulder-Strap푸른 견장[21]
2000Mt. Chilbo, Noted Mountain of Korea조선의 명산 칠보산Documentary[100][158]
2000Souls Protest살아있는 령혼들Kim Chun SongKim Chol, Kim Ryon Hwa, Ri Yong HoHistorical drama[159]
2000 Respected Comrade Kim Jong Il Is a Great Thinker and Theoretician 경애하는 김정일동지는 위대한 사상리론가이시다 [81]
2000Earthquake – Moving Flat Mass지진 움직이는 판덩이들Taeng HwukDocumentaryA multi-part documentary.[160]
2000 Your Son Came Back 아들은 돌아왔다 [143]
2001The First Violin제1바이올린수Ryu Kyong Ae
2001Military Service복무의 길[21]
2001On the Green Carpet푸른 주단우에서Rim Chang-bomRi Yong Ho, Ri Kyong Hui, Rim Kum SukRomantic comedy[161]
2001The Big-game Hunter맹수사냥군[162]
2001Welcome to Pyongyang Animal Park어서오세요Yoon ChanComing-of-age story
2002Historic Relics in Pyongyang평양의 력사유적Documentary[163][100]
2002Footsteps발걸음[8]
2002In the Days of Creating Extravaganza "Arirang"김일성상 계관작품 대집단체조와 예술공연 아리랑 창조의 나날Documentary[100]
2002Spirit of Korean Celadon청자의 넋Phyo KwangSo Kwang, Kim Hye Kyong, Choe Sun BokHistorical
2002The Blood Stained Route Map피묻은 략패Phyo KwangRi Ryong Hun, Ri Yong Ho, Kim Hye KyongMartial Arts, AdventureReleased in two-halves[164]
2002Their Life Continues이어가는 참된 삶O Mi RanReleased in two parts.[165]
2003Our Life우리의 생명[16]
2003Letters from hometown고향의 편지[166]
2003They were discharged soldiers그들은 제대병사였다[166]
2003The sound that calls me나를 부르는 소리The film is about the land reform that was conducted in South Hwanghae Province.[167]
2003Notes of a Woman Soldier녀병사의 수기Jang Kil HyonKim Yun Mi, Ri Wol Suk, Pak Kum ByolMilitary[168]
2003My Last Home내 삶이 닻을 내린곳Hong Kwang SunHyon Chang Kol, Ri Yong Nam, Ri Un Kyong[169]
2003Mother's Happiness어머니의 행복[170]
2003Our Fragrance우리의 향기Jon Jong PalJong Un Mo, Kim Un Yong, Ri Yun SuComedy
2003A Photo한 장의 사진[16]
2003Ding of Love사랑의 종소리[8]
2004The Turtle-ship, a Pride of Korean Nation우리민족의 자랑 거북선DocumentarySee Turtle ship[171]
2005–2021Keep Traffic Rules교통질서를 잘 지키자요Children's filmA multi-part film. The first part is named Chol Nam's Ball[172]
2005Inheritance유산Released in two parts[173][174]
2005They Were Common Fighters그들은 평범한 전사들이였다
2005Empress Chung왕후 심청Nelson ShinNorth-South co-production. Unusually for Korean film industry, the character voices were separately recorded in both North and South due to differences in dialect.
2006Crabs and a Crane참게와 왁새Children's film[175]
2006Pyongyang International Film FestivalDocumentarySee Pyongyang International Film Festival[100]
2006Let's Prevent Bird Flu조류독감을 미리 막자Documentary[176]
2006Pyongyang Nalpharam평양 날파람Phyo Kwang
Maeng Cheol-min		Ri Ryong Hun, Kim Hye Kyong, Ri Yun SuMartial Arts[177][53]
2006The Schoolgirl's Diary한 녀학생의 일기Jang In-hakPak Mi-hyang, Kim Chol, Kim Yong-sukAlso known in alternate titles A Schoolgirl's Diary and The Journal of a Schoolgirl. Distributed in limited release abroad.[178][96]
2007Kang Ho Yong강호영Jong YunKim Chol Nam, Rim Yong Ho, Ju Jin AWar[179]
2007Reception of Metal Samples금속표본들이 오는날Children's film[180]
2007Profitable Sea Cucumber Farming실리가 큰 해삼양식Documentary[181]
2007A Butterfly and a Cock나비와 수탉Children's film[182][81]
2007A Present from the Old Tree나무할아버지가 준 선물Children's film[183][81]
2007Extraordinary Crime Against Humanity of the 20th Century20세기 반인륜특대형범죄Documentary[184][100]
2007Swordtail Brothers쏠치형제들Children's film[185][81]
2007The 25th April Spring Friendship Art Festival제25차 4월의 봄 친선예술축전Documentary[100]
2007The Boy Takes Revenge원쑤갚은 소년Children's film[186][81]
2007The Idle Pig놀고먹던 꿀꿀이Children's film[187][81]
2007The Oriole's Song꾀꼴새가 부른 노래Children's filmReceived the Prize for Best Composition at the 11th PIFF.[188][81]
2008The Lieutenant of Those Days그날의 중위Pak Se UngRim Yong Ho, Kim Ho Song, Kim Chong KilMilitary[189][21]
2008Korean Traditional Dish-Ssukttok민족음식 쑥떡Documentary[190]
2008Follow What We Are Doing우리를 지켜보라[8]
2008The Call of the Naval Port or Call of Naval Port군항의 부름소리Ri Myong SuThae Sang Hun, Pak Yong, Choe Yong HoMilitary[191][8]
2008The Kites Flying in the Sky저 하늘의 연Phyo Kwang
Kim Hyon-chol		Kim Sun, Ryo Chol, Ri Kyong Hui[192]
2008The Respected Comrade Supreme Commander Is Our Destiny경애하는 최고사령관동지는 우리의 운명Documentary[193]
2009The Great Bear북두칠성Kim Kwang HunRi Wol Suk, Rim Yong Ho, Choe Bong SikWar[194]
2009The White Birch of Mt. Paektu백두의 봇나무Phyo KwangKim Un Yong, Ri Hui Yong, Hong Yong Hui[195]
2009White Gem백옥Released in two parts

Based on the final years of O Jin U

 [196]
2009Lifeline생명선[197]
2009Distress조난[198]
2009A Day of Training훈련의 하루[199]
2009Song of the East Sea동해의 노래Released in two parts[200]
2009Petition청원[201]
2009Let Us Take Medicine in Time꼭 지키자요Children's film, Educational film[202]
2009This Is My Hometown여기는 내 고향[203]
2009The Name Given by the Era시대가 주는 이름Kim Hyon Chol[204][21]
2010The Poplar Company황철나무중대[205]
2010Sŏlp'unggyŏng설풍경
2010Along the Climbing Route of Love for People인민사랑의 등산길을 따라Documentary[206][100]
2010 Never Gave Up the Future 미래를 포기하지 않았던 사람들 Park Yeong‐I Documentary film produced by Chongryon.

Received the Prize for Best Composition at the 12th PIFF.

 [207][208]
2010My Family내가 사는 가정Kim Won HaYun Hyang Chun, Ryu Kyong Ok, Jong Un Sil[209]
2010Our Political Instructor우리 정치지도원[210]
2010Bright Sunshine해빛 밝아라Released in two parts. Also known as Lovely Sunshine[211][21]
2010The Wheels of Happiness행복의 수레바퀴[212]
2010Brotherly Feeling or Brother's Feelings형제의 정[213][8]
2010Mt. Kuwol, A Scenic Spot by the West Sea of Korea서해명승구월산DocumentarySee Mt. Kuwol[214]
2010Along the Climbing Route of Love for People인민사랑의 등산길을 따라Documentary[206][100]
2011Wish소원[215]
2011Brighter is our Future우리의 래일은 더 푸르다Kim Yong[216]Kim Chol-nam[216][217][216]
2011Case Closed미결건은 없다Chong Yong-min[216]Choe Kyong-hui[216]Crime film[218][216]
2011Do People Know You인민이 너를 아는가Ri Kwan-am[216]Mun Jong-ae[216][219][216]
2011Flower in Snow눈속에 핀 꽃Kim Hyon CholSin Yong Ni, Ryo Chol, Kim Yong Suk[220][216]
2011The Morning Glow of the Countryside산촌에 피는 노을 Jong Song Jin, Kang Rim, Ri Myong Chol, Kim Hwa SongKim Rye Kyong, Pak Jin Hyok, Han Song ICreated by students[221][216]
2012[c] The Other Side of the Mountain, also known as The Day the Mountain Cried[d] 산 너머 마을 Joon Bai, Jang In Hak Hyang Suk Kim, Ryung Min Kim, Jung Taik Park War A joint American-Chinese-North Korean production [222]
2012Comrade Kim Goes Flying김동무는 하늘을 난다Kim Gwang Hun, Nicholas Bonner, Anja DaelemansRomantic comedyA joint British-Belgian-North Korean production.

Received the Award for Best Director at the 13th PIFF.

 [223]
2012The Daisy Girl들꽃소녀 [224][216]
2012 A Promise Made in Pyongyang 평양에서의 약속 Chinese-Korean co-production.

Received the Special Award of Festival Organizing Committee at the 13th PIFF.
2012The Explosive Remover폭발물처리대원Ri Song PhilPae Won Kil, Hyon Chang Kol, Ri Wol Suk[225][216]
2012Kim Ok Song, War Composer종군작곡가 김옥성Divided into two parts.[226]
2015Rice Flower벼꽃Sim Yong Hak, Jong Bok NamYun Su Kyong, Kim Kyong Ae, Kim Song CholMovie is about the leader of a collective farm.[227]
2016The Story of Our Home우리 집 이야기Ri Yun-Ho, Ha Yong KiJang Sun Yong, Won Yong-SilDramaReceived the Prize for Best Actress and the Grand Prix at the 15th PIFF.
2019 Feats of the Rainbow 무지개의 기적 Documentary Documentary film produced by Chongryon.

Received the Special Jury Award at the 17th PIFF.

Film covers North Korean schools in Japan.

 [228]
2019 A Great Harmonious Family 화목한 대가정 Documentary Received the Award for Best Documentary at the 17th PIFF. [228]
2019 A shining history of victory achieved through one's own efforts 자력으로 승리떨쳐온 빛나는 력사 Documentary(Propaganda) [229]
2020 Mixed forest 혼성림 Documentary [230]
2022 A Day and a Night(also known as "one day one night") 하루낮 하루밤 Pak Kyong Jin Kim Ryu Kyong, Pak Song Uk, Choe Song Character is based on the real story of the Hero Ra Myong Hui. Released for the 110th birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung. [231]
2024 72 Hours 72시간 Ri Yun Ho Kang Dok, Hyon Jong Hun, Sin Kwang Song, Choe Hyon War Film about the occupation of Seoul in three days during the Korean War. Divided into two parts. Released for the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement. [232]
2024 Zelkova trees are good for roadside tree arrangements 가로수조성에 좋은 느티나무 Documentary [233]
2025 Days and Nights of Confrontation 대결의 낮과 밤 drama sequel to the 2022 film one day one night [234]
2025 Waste materials of the human body and health 인체의 로폐물과 건강 documentary [235]
2025 Near-infrared polarization therapy device good for disease treatment 질병치료에 좋은 근적외선편광치료기 documentary [236]

See also

Notes

  1. This list uses Schönherr's list of translations for English titles of the movies.[1] Official North Korean translations by Korea Film Export & Import Corporation(조선영화수출입사), such as the translations appearing in the book Korean film, are preferred in the rest of the cases.[2]
  2. South Korean sources use the name 전투기, while North Korean sources use the name 비행기.
  3. Sometimes misattributed to 2018, due to its screening at the 2018 Pyongchang film festival
  4. The Day the Mountain Cried was the English title for the 2018 release.

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