Also known as: Film Art Theory, 映畵藝術論 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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On the Art of the Cinema (Korean: 영화예술론; lit. 'Film Art Theory') is a 1973 treatise by the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. It is considered the most authoritative work on North Korean filmmaking. The book sets forth several original theories, which can be applied to the practices of filmmaking, the arts, and beyond.
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On the Art of the Cinema (영화예술론) — verified Korean book. Published 1973-01-01. By Kim Jong-il. Publisher Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House.
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Genre: treatise
Original language: Korean
Author: Kim Jong Il
First published: 2001
Title: On the Art of the Cinema
Korean Title: 영화예술론
Year: 1973
Type: treatise
Country: 조선민주주의인민공화국
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Open Library lists the Korean name as On the Art of the Cinema; KoreaAPI uses 영화예술론 (chosen by source authority).
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On the Art of the Cinema (Korean: 영화예술론; lit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When was On the Art of the Cinema published?
On the Art of the Cinema was published in 1973-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
Who wrote On the Art of the Cinema?
On the Art of the Cinema was written by Kim Jong-il (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
Who published On the Art of the Cinema?
On the Art of the Cinema was published by Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's genre?
On the Art of the Cinema — Genre: treatise (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's original language?
On the Art of the Cinema — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's author?
On the Art of the Cinema — Author: Kim Jong Il (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's first published?
On the Art of the Cinema — First published: 2001 (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's title?
On the Art of the Cinema — Title: On the Art of the Cinema (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's korean title?
On the Art of the Cinema — Korean Title: 영화예술론 (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's year?
On the Art of the Cinema — Year: 1973 (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's type?
On the Art of the Cinema — Type: treatise (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is On the Art of the Cinema's country?
On the Art of the Cinema — Country: 조선민주주의인민공화국 (verified via Wikidata Q19840510 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Wikipedia On the Art of the Cinema 2026-09-08 06:26 UTC; Open Library /works/OL8643312W 2026-09-08 06:27 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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