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Bright Future

2024-11-17 · 89 min · Not rated

Documentary

In the summer of 1989, the 13th edition of the World Festival of Youth and Students was held in Pyongyang. Thousands of socialist youth from 177 countries celebrated their belief in a better society and international solidarity.

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Directors
Andra MacMasters
Production companies
Manifest Film, Conset Film, Keumyoil Film
Countries
Romania, South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pompilius Onofrei
Song Ji-Young
Emilian UrseHimself (archive footage)
Adrian NăstaseHimself (archive footage)
Silvia DumitrescuHerself (archive footage)
Dan BittmanDan BittmanHimself (archive footage)
Edi PetroșelHimself (archive footage)
Loredana GrozaLoredana GrozaHerself (archive footage)
Mugur IsărescuHimself (archive footage)
Dan PuricDan PuricHimself (archive footage)
George CoposHimself (archive footage)
Kim Il-sungKim Il-sungHimself (archive footage)
Nicolae CeaușescuNicolae CeaușescuHimself (archive footage)

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