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Film
fromInverse
4 days ago

50 Years Ago, A Dystopian Sci-Fi Cult Classic Beat Hunger Games To The Punch

Dystopian narratives often reflect societal fears around totalitarianism and escapism through violent entertainment.
#nazi-germany
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Germany politics

When Nazis Enter Your Dreams

The profound impact of totalitarianism on the subconscious can be understood through the dreams of those who lived under it.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago
Germany news

The Inner Lives of the Nazis

Understanding the personalities of Hitler and his followers reveals critical insights into the mechanics of totalitarian regimes and their appeal.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Germany politics

When Nazis Enter Your Dreams

The profound impact of totalitarianism on the subconscious can be understood through the dreams of those who lived under it.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago
Germany news

The Inner Lives of the Nazis

Understanding the personalities of Hitler and his followers reveals critical insights into the mechanics of totalitarian regimes and their appeal.
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Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The lived experiences of communism should serve as a cautionary tale

The resurgence of far-right ideologies in Europe is not a justification for embracing totalitarian leftist ideologies, which have historically led to oppression.
#political-commentary
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Forget Stalin and Trotsky, Animal Farm is a play for our times. Pringles anyone? | Alison Phillips

The adaptation of Animal Farm highlights the timeless struggle against totalitarianism, resonating with contemporary political climates.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | To Obey Trump or Not to Obey

Art can profoundly reflect the realities of societal shifts and totalitarianism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Forget Stalin and Trotsky, Animal Farm is a play for our times. Pringles anyone? | Alison Phillips

The adaptation of Animal Farm highlights the timeless struggle against totalitarianism, resonating with contemporary political climates.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | To Obey Trump or Not to Obey

Art can profoundly reflect the realities of societal shifts and totalitarianism.
more#political-commentary
Film
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

'Zodiac Killer Project' Review: A Filmmaker Imagines the Movie They Weren't Allowed to Make in Wry Critique of True-Crime Genre

Jafar Panahi's 'This Is Not a Film' artfully critiques totalitarianism while demonstrating cinema's emotive power, even from the confines of house arrest.
#humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Forget Risk, play Fantasy Football for Fascists: grudge matches, foul play and violent conduct guaranteed | Simon Tisdall

Fantasy Football for Fascists uses politicians as players to satirize totalitarian tendencies in a humorous format.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Forget Risk, play Fantasy Football for Fascists: grudge matches, foul play and violent conduct guaranteed | Simon Tisdall

Fantasy Football for Fascists uses politicians as players to satirize totalitarian tendencies in a humorous format.
more#humor
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

HBO Wants Its Big Dune Show to Be the Next Game of Thrones. Good Luck With That.

Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune shows a complex warning about charismatic leadership and the fragility of noble intentions.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Orwell Exception

Clear language is crucial to maintaining political integrity, but its effectiveness is challenged in the current political climate.
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago
Germany news

East Germany: A failed experiment in dictatorship DW 10/07/2024

The GDR was established in 1949 as a result of post-WWII political divisions, contrasting sharply with West Germany's democratic framework.
fromOpen Culture
7 months ago
Graphic design

Watch The Idea, the First Animated Film to Deal with Big, Philosophical Ideas (1932)

The interwar period in Europe fostered artistic expressions reflecting the rise of totalitarianism, captured notably in the animated film "The Idea."
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko has been in power 30 years DW 07/20/2024

Alexander Lukashenko has been in power in Belarus since 1994 and is accused of steering the country towards totalitarianism.
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