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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
Federico Fellini → Italy

His films like 'La Dolce Vita' and '8½' critically explore media obsession, celebrity culture, and television's impact on modern society.

David Cronenberg → Canada

His works, particularly 'Videodrome', deeply examine the psychological effects of media consumption and television's blurring of reality and fantasy.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder → Germany

He consistently explored television's role in shaping consciousness and society, with films like 'Beware of a Holy Whore' critiquing media and performance.

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