Representation in media: KIM JONG IL

 1. POSITIVE  - PROPAGANDA (please dont put me on the watchlist for this)

-Yellow/gold background. Associated with prosperity, wealth and happiness.

-Put in the sun's position. symbolic for a source of life, the symbol of hope, etc.

-Smiling face

-Red flags with large yellow writing. National colors were used to imply the his loyalty and his power over the country

-raised book as a sign for future hope

-People with proud, hopeful, stern and brave poses

Reasons for the representation:

-Cement trust with the population

-International media will see him in a "brighter" light (intended)

Published by: Propaganda Ministry (DPRK)

2. NEGATIVE - TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE (The whole movie, not just this clip)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Sp_J-3WW8

-potrays Kim as a unstable man-emotionally and politically- acting often times more like a teenager than a world leader

-Kim is potrayed as weak in the hands of the Americans

-Kim is an antagonist in the movie as opposed to a protagonist

-Seen as a vicious dictatorial leader

Reasons for the presentation:

Satire, comedy

Published by: Paramount (USA)