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    A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Incredible True Story of North Korea and the Most Audacious Kidnapping in History
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    A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Incredible True Story of North Korea and the Most Audacious Kidnapping in History
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    A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Incredible True Story of North Korea and the Most Audacious Kidnapping in History

    Written by Paul Fischer

    Narrated by Stephen Park

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    About this audiobook

    Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of A Kim Jong-Il Production, by Paul Fischer, read by Stephen Park.

    Before becoming the world's most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea's film industry. He directed every film made in the country but knew they were nothing compared to Hollywood. Then he hit on the perfect solution: order the kidnapping of South Korea's most famous actress and her ex-husband, the country's most acclaimed director.

    In a jaw-dropping mission the couple were kidnapped, held hostage and then 'employed' to make films for the Dear Leader, including a remake of Godzilla. They gained Kim's trust - but could they escape?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin UK Audio
    Release dateApr 9, 2015
    ISBN9780241974636
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    A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Incredible True Story of North Korea and the Most Audacious Kidnapping in History
    Author

    Paul Fischer

    Paul Fischer is an author and film producer based in the United Kingdom. His first book, A Kim Jong-Il Production has been translated into twelve languages. It was nominated for the Crime Writers’ Association’s Nonfiction Book Award. It was chosen as one of Library Journal’s Top Ten Books of the Year and one of NPR’s Best Books of the Year. It was also nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award for History & Biography. Paul has also written for The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Independent, amongst others. In addition to writing, he works as a film producer and is an alumni of the Guiding Lights mentorship program. His first feature screenplay, The Body, based on a short film of his conception, was produced by Blumhouse and Hulu in 2018, starring Tom Bateman (Vanity Fair), Rebecca Rittenhouse (The Mindy Project), Aurora Perrineau (Truth or Dare), David Hull (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and Ray Santiago (Ash vs. Evil Dead). 

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