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Film
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

A Gripping New Documentary Is About As Important and Timely As It's Possible for a Movie to Be

The film 'My Undesirable Friends: Part I' captures the decline of freedom in society and the struggle to retain rights against an oppressive state.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Tunisian President's crackdown swipes out at opposition DW 07/11/2025

Tunisian President Kais Saied silences dissent by imprisoning 21 political opponents with sentences of up to 35 years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Five years on, Hong Kong's national security law extinguishes last standing pro-democracy party

The League of Social Democrats, Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy party, officially disbanded due to overwhelming political pressure and the national security law.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Tyrant Test

American presidents have traditionally defined tyrants as leaders who use military force against their own citizens.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A Useful Ghost: Recognised in Cannes, Thai director hopes film stirs political debate at home

Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke's film highlights themes of injustice and political oppression in Thailand through a unique narrative.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

One of the World's Greatest Filmmakers Was Banned From Filmmaking. Now He's Back With a Vengeance.

Jafar Panahi's film marks his triumphant return to Cannes after a 14-year ban, showcasing powerful themes of guilt and political oppression.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Tundu Lissu's treason case: Is Tanzania reversing democracy? DW 05/06/2025

Tundu Lissu faces serious treason charges amid political tensions in Tanzania, raising questions about electoral integrity and judicial fairness.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

In Poland, we know all about fighting illiberal regimes. Here are our lessons for the Trump age | Jarosaw Kuisz and Karolina Wigura

Political harassment in Poland mirrors past communist oppression, showcasing resilience in civil society.
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