Other Country Films | Journeyman Pictures

Just what does make North Korea tick? In every sense the country and its people still see themselves at war. Isolated and ostracised for decades, everything in this quirky place is choreographed to display maximum unity and strength. Produced by Bulgarian TV this unseen film manages to travel throughout the country. It provides an enthralling and unique behind the scenes view of a country which…

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The Dammed

India | 2003

For generations, families in the Indian village of Jalsindhi have lived off their land. Now, thanks to the controversial Narmada dam, they face destitution. When the reservoir starts filling, their homes will be submerged. Over a quarter of a million people will be displaced. But the villagers are determined to fight to protect their way of life. We follow them on their desperate struggle to save…

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The New Workers Revolt

China | 2003

Angry workers in China are defying government orders and taking to the streets to protest about mass redundancies and corruption.

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When Clerics Clash

Iraq | 2003

The hardliner cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has long been a thorn in the side of the Americans. But has he gone too far?

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Algeria's Bloody Years

Algeria | 2003

Algeria's history is dotted with bloodshed. Hundreds of thousands of people have been massacred in the decade long civil war between Islamic militants and the Algerian Army. Even now unrest, militancy and kidnapping characterise the country. It's still more or less a no-go area for western journalists. But why is Algeria so troubled? This week's documentary is a beautifully filmed production gett…

The Juche Era

North Korea | 2003