Introduction

This two-part program, presented back-to-back, offers a unique insight into a conflict that saw East confront West, communism challenge liberal democracy and Korean fight Korean in a bloody civil war. It features first-hand accounts and recently discovered original colour film to shed light on this historical event.

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Outline

While diplomats wrangled and negotiators argued, the fighting in the blighted Korean countryside continued. Stories emerged of atrocities committed by both sides. Amid allegations of retribution and reprisals, one of the major issues at the negotiations was the repatriation of prisoners of war. Eventually, a ceasefire was declared on 27 July 1953.

Korea: The Forgotten War in Colour Series

• Episode 01: Outbreak.
• Episode 02: Stalemate.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Stewart Binns.
• Producer(s):
  • Stewart Binns … co-producer.
  • Mark Francis … executive producer (2010).
  • Adrian Wood … co-producer.
• Writer(s):
  • Stewart Binns.
• Music:
  • Chris Elliot.
• Production:
  • Big Ape Media International.
• Distributor(s):
  • Tidal Moon (2011) (Worldwide) (All Media).
• Release Date: 25 June 2010 (Singapore, TV Premiere).
• Rating: Unknown.
• Running Time: 94 minutes (total running time).
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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