Rundumschlag: Dokumentarfilme über (Staats-)Terrorismus und Kriegstreiberei
Eigentlich sollte jeder Actionfilmfan, jede Ego-Shooter-Spielerin und so gesehen alle Bürger westlicher Demokratien ab und zu einmal die unten aufgelisteten Dokumentarfilme anschauen.
Damit ihr/ihm die Augen geöffnet werden für aktuelle politische Geschehnisse. Damit sie sehen, was weltweit ‘in ihrem Namen’ geschieht. Und damit sie erkennen, dass diese Geschehnisse kein Kinderkram sind, sondern menschenverachtende Vorgänge, die man auch als solche anprangern muss.
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"Militainment, Inc." (Roger Stahl, 20??)
»Militainment, Inc. is a nine-part critical investigation of the militarization of popular culture. The pieces of the puzzle – from video games to reality TV – combine to form a larger picture of the integration of entertainment and military affairs. The film asks: How has war taken its place as an entertainment spectacle? and What does this mean for the ability of our democracy to consider this most destructive of human activities?« [Roger Stahl]
"The Power of Nightmares" (Adam Curtis, 2004)
»This documentary argues that during the 20th Century politicians lost the power to inspire the masses, and that the optimistic visions and ideologies they had offered were perceived to have failed. The film asserts that politicians consequently sought a new role that would restore their power and authority. Curtis, who also narrates the series, declares in the film’s introduction that “Instead of delivering dreams, politicians now promise to protect us: from nightmares”.« [en.Wikipedia]
"Iraq – The Hidden Story / Iraq – The Hidden War" (Channel 4 / Christian Trumble, 2006)
»The Hidden Story shows the footage used by TV news broadcasts, and compares it with the devastatingly powerful uncensored footage of the aftermath of the carnage that is becoming a part of the fabric of life in Iraq. [?]«
"Fallujah – The Hidden Massacre" (Sigfrido Ranucci / Maurizio Torrealta, 2005)
»WARNING! This video contains images that depict the reality and horror of war. It should only be viewed by a mature audience.« [?]
Ja, genau. Denn Menschen unter achtzehn Jahren dürfen nichts anderes erfahren, als dass Krieg ein Riesenspaß für alle Beteiligten ist.