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People are actually going to drop copies of ‘The Interview’ in North Korea

By Nicholas Krause

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Organization confirmed plans to drop copies of the controversial movie “The Interview” in North Korea

It seemed like plans to drop the controversial movie, The Interview, starring James Franco and Seth Rogen, into North Korea had died out. It turns out the opposite is true.

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The Hollywood Reporter reports that an organization called the Cinema for Peace Foundation confirmed plans to drop the movie in North Korea at an undisclosed time and location. I’m assuming the details of the drops will be kept secret, as to allow as little military interference as possible. It’s possible that the organization wants North Korean citizens to happen upon copies of the movie and aid them in realizing how their country is perceived by the rest of the world.

Citizens of North Korea will no doubt get in trouble for watching the film, as the country has already decided to punish anyone who watches the movie. For those of you familiar with the inner workings of North Korea, I’m sure you know what that means.

North Korea lack the capacity to keep power in their major cities, so it’s doubtful that any of their residents even own DVD players. With that in mind, the move seems to be a symbolical one.

Hydrogen balloons will be used to carry the DVDs into the country. They will also be placed at a gala in the city of Berlin, held by the Cinema for Peace Foundation, which will feature a performance by the Russian group Pussy Riot and an appearance by James Franco.

The sentiment behind this idea is apparent, but I’m not sure how effective it will be. The dictatorial state will no doubt keep exposure to the DVDs at a minimum, begging one question: What’s the point?

The chairman of the organization told the Hollywood Reporter explained his reasoning by stating, “Because for us, it’s not a question of whether it’s good or bad; no matter if you like something or not, you have to fight for freedom to exercise this art.”

The website for the Cinema for Peace Foundation describes their efforts by stating:

"The Cinema for Peace Foundation endeavors to promote worldwide peace and understanding through the support of cinematographic works, and to further develop the goals and activities established by the Cinema for Peace initiative and annual Gala."

It remains to be seen exactly how North Korea will react to such a gesture, but rest assured threats will be handed out like candy whenever the drop plan is executed.

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