Kim Jun Ok
Directing
Biography
Kim Jun-ok (Korean: 김준옥), born June 25, 1935, is a North Korean animation director and People's Artist. He has been a key figure at SEK Studio (formerly the Korean Art Film Studio and later the Korean 4.26 Children's Film Studio) since graduating from Pyongyang University of Fine Arts in 1958. Born in Pyoksong County, South Hwanghae Province, Kim Jun-ok began his career as an artist at the studio and has since been active as an animation artist and director in North Korea. In 1968, he directed his first film, the children's production "Eoksoe." His animated series "The Squirrel and the Hedgehog," released in the early 1970s, became a massive hit in North Korea. He is particularly known for directing the first four episodes of this series. Over his career, Kim Jun-ok has created over 300 children's films, including fairy tales such as "The Tale of Two Generals," "The Winged Dragon Horse," "The Sports Day," and "The Little Doctor," as well as about 10 animated series, including "The Clever Raccoon."
Known For
The Black Corsair
The Black Corsair
Tentacolino, or "In Search for the Titanic" tells the story of the familiar characters Juan and Elizabeth, along with their mice friends Top Connors and Ronnie and their bring-along-dog Smile. After the five end up in a submarine accident, they’re taken to the wonderful lost city of Atlantis. There they discover a rebellion of rats who want to break free from the city and take over the world.
In Search of the Titanic
Join Rakhal, Prince of the Land of Ice, and his five dinosaur friends on a journey to find the meaning of an ancient parchment. The friends must free Princess Aura and bring peace back to the land in this high quality animated feature.
The Prince of the Dinosaurs
Old Grandpa mouse tells to his grandchildren the "real" story of the Titanic disaster, including evil sharks, a giant octopus, and an evil whaling scheme.
The Legend of the Titanic
Follow Pocahontas, the Native American Princess, as she travels to spread her message of peace and unity among men in this high quality entertaining animated feature for kids and families.
Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians
Winner becomes the coach of a soccer team set to participate in the first ever “Animal Soccer World Cup”. This is sure to be the most extraordinary and unforgettable tournament ever played in the whole wide world! On each team are animals typical of the nations they represent.
Simba Junior to the World Cup
The Black Corsair sneaks into Maracaibo to take back his brother's body in the hopes of giving him a proper burial at sea. In the company of a little monkey, Carmaux, Moko and the Black Corsair soon arrive at a local tavern, stuffed with local folk who taunt and laugh at some men who have just hanged, rejoicing over their death.
The Black Corsair
Up atop Mount Kungang, humans and animals live peacefully. The one day, a hunter wounds a fawn. By chance, a young man, Mudal, happens to be nearby, and chases the hunter away and cures the animal. But as the animal heals, Mudal wishes that he wasn't always alone and how even the sweet sound of his flute cannot cheer his spirits nor provide him much company. So, the fawn leads him to a secret part of the Enchanted Mountain where the eight beautiful female fairies have gathered, and without intending to do so, Mudal falls in love with, Arang, one of the eight fairies and the daughter of the Emperor.
The Enchanted Mountain
Simba and Buckshot embark on a difficult odyssey up to the top of the mountain to make connections to their birthplaces and meet the King of Eagles.
Simba, the King Lion: The Final Battle
Families do not always get along so harmoniously, nor do brothers always see eye-to-eye. As told in an old Korean Fairytale, two brothers – Nolbu and Hungbu – live in the same village and must divide up the inheritance left to them by their father. Yet Nolbu, the elder brother, is greedy and arrogant. He seizes his father’s house, along with the good folks who live there and even persecutes Hungbu and his family. In this endeavour, Nolbu is assisted by his greedy wife and a few unscrupulous individuals. Yet, the kind and virtuous Hungbu constructs a hut for him and his family in some nearby woods… and up on the rooftop of this hovel, a swallow has built his nest...
The Queen of the Swallows
Quasimodo is still a baby when is taken in by Archdeacon Frollo and is turned into the bell-ringer.
Quasimodo: The Hunchback of NotreDame
A black dragon possesses a magic stone that gives him eternal power. One day he kidnaps the princess of a nearby kingdom and her lover, a fisherman, goes on a dangerous journey to save her and destroy the magic stone.