In 1978, celebrated South Korean actor Choi Eun-Hee was kidnapped by North Korean agents, leading to her tumultuous and bizarre relationship with Kim Jong-il's cinematic aspirations.
Choi's husband, director Shin Sang-ok, sought her but ended up kidnapped too; both were coerced into making films for Kim Jong-il, showcasing the bizarre intersection of art and coercion.
Their story is a chilling reminder of the extremes of state control over culture and the personal resilience in the face of such harrowing experiences.
'Madame Choi and the Monsters' illustrates an incredible true story framed by the surreal experiences of two artists held captive to create propaganda films.
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