BBC Storyville 2024 Beyond Utopia Escape from North Korea 1080p HDTV x265 AAC

Beyond Utopia: Escape from North Korea



Sociopolitical Documentary hosted by Madeleine Gavin, published by BBC broadcasted as part of BBC Storyville series in 2024 - English narration.







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A suspenseful, immersive look at the lengths to which people will go to gain freedom. The film follows various individuals as they attempt to flee North Korea, one of the most oppressive places on earth and a land they grew up believing was a paradise.



At the film's core are a mother desperate to reunite with the child she was forced to leave behind; a family of five - including small children and an elderly grandmother - embarking on a treacherous journey across the Yalu River and into the hostile mountains of China; and a South Korean Christian pastor on a mission to help them.



Leaving their homeland is fraught with danger - severe punishment if caught and possibly even execution - as well as potential exploitation by unscrupulous brokers. Family members who remain behind may also face retribution. Yet these individuals are driven to take the risk.



Gripping, visceral and urgent, Madeleine Gavin's film embeds the viewer with these family members as they attempt their perilous escape, palpably conveying life-or-death stakes.



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* Video Codec: x265 CABAC Main L4

* Video Bitrate: CRF 21 (~2116Kbps)

* Video Resolution: 1920x1080

* Frame Rate: 25 FPS

* Audio Codec: AAC-LC (Apple)

* Audio Bitrate: 128Kbps CVBR 48KHz (196Kbps peak)

* Audio Channels: 2

* Audio Gain: 2dB

* Run-Time: 104 min

* Part Size: 1.64 GB

* Source: HDTV (1080i/h264 4342Kbps VBR 3.67GB)

* Subtitles: Merged