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2016167 minGdocumentary

7.4/ 10(164 ratings)• TMDB

Disinformation Political Polarization

HyperNormalisation

2016167 minGdocumentary

7.4/ 10(164 ratings)• TMDB

In a post-truth era, leaders and institutions manipulate information, connecting the Syrian conflict, Russian politics, and U.S. power dynamics.

Disinformation Political Polarization

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In a post-truth era, leaders and institutions manipulate information, connecting the Syrian conflict, Russian politics, and U.S. power dynamics.

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Adam Curtis

Adam Curtisdirector

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtiswriter

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtiscast

Donald Trump

Donald Trumpcast

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putincast

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In a world shaped by deception, leaders and institutions manipulate information. The film connects events from the Syrian conflict to Russian politics and U.S. power dynamics. It presents a narrative where the public recognizes the lies but feels powerless to change the status quo. The documentary spans 167 minutes, offering a critical look at the post-truth era and the normalization of falsehoods in society.

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