School Girl's Diary

The Schoolgirl's Diary (한 녀학생의 일기) is a 2006 North Korean film that was released in France in 2007. It is the first film from North Korea to be picked up for international distribution in several decades.

"A Schoolgirl’s Diary focuses on modern-day issues and social pressures relevant to modern youth in the DPRK. Marked by a ’70s aesthetic, it also offers a charming portrait of the country with upbeat sing-alongs, cheerful soccer games and neighbours doing good deeds. At the same time, the film presents more serious elements, such as commercial branding, new technologies and foreign-language studies alongside traditional values of commitment to family and state" (Reel Asian).