On the Art of the Cinema Book by Kim Jong-il

"On the Art of the Cinema" by Kim Jong-il is a 1973 treatise outlining the North Korean approach to filmmaking, heavily rooted in Juche ideology. The book emphasizes that cinema should serve as a powerful tool for ideological education, promoting socialism and loyalty to the state and its leaders. Kim Jong-il presents film as the most effective art form for inspiring the masses, arguing that directors and screenwriters must closely follow the Party’s guidance.