The 14th biennial Pyongyang International Film Festival (PIFF), which took place  September 14-24, has become a popular fixture among domestic and international audiences alike.

This years festival showcased 90 films from North Korea and more than 30 other countries including Russia, Mexico and Syria, all under the banner of “independence, peace and friendship.”

While foreign groups are unable to attend all of the viewings and venues, Koryo Tours, which supports the PIFF, were able to gain extensive access to screenings, sideline events and even some North Korean actors and performers.

NK News spoke to Koryo Tour’s Vicky Mohieddeen, who accompanied