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THEME EXPLORATION

media and television

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Obituary for a Murderer
Obituary for a Murderer
1991 · Michael Haneke
Network
Network
1976 · Sidney Lumet
Le 20 heures dans les camps
Le 20 heures dans les camps
1993 · Chris Marker
Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
1973 · Shirley Clarke
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004 · Adam McKay
Three's Company
Three's Company
1953 · Terence Fisher
Die poetische Kraft der Theorie
Die poetische Kraft der Theorie
2007 · Alexander Kluge
The Language of Persuasion
The Language of Persuasion
1970 · Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Late Night
Late Night
2019 · Nisha Ganatra
Electro show
Electro show
1966 · Patricio Guzmán
The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story
The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story
2015 · Vanessa Parise
Zapping
Zapping
2000 · Cristian Mungiu
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Rainer Werner Fassbinder → Germany

His films obsessively deconstruct media consumption, television culture, and the commodification of human relationships in mass media society.

David Cronenberg → Canada

He explores the visceral fusion of technology, television, and the human body, most notably in 'Videodrome,' examining media's disturbing influence on consciousness.

Pedro Almodóvar → Spain

His melodramas constantly reference and critique television culture, cinema aesthetics, and how media shapes identity and desire in contemporary life.

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