- Producers: Adam Curtis
- Region: All Regions
- Number of discs: 1
- Run Time: 177 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 1615775048
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 45,664 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Explores how a simplistic model of human beings as self-seeking, almost robotic, creatures led to today's dysfunctional idea of freedom. In three parts. The first explains the baleful influence of game theory on economics and international relations. Game theory says humans are basically suspicious, selfish and constantly strategizing. It was created by a man who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia... Part two is about some ill effects of game theory / free market theory on society, for instance with over-the-counter drugs, bureaucracies and schools. Part three, "We Will Force You To Be Free," starts with the concepts of negative and positive freedom, that is freedom from and freedom to. It goes on to how the rhetoric of freedom has been used by revolutionaries to justify violence, by the neo-cons to justify "shock therapy" in Eastern Europe and more recently in Iraq, with horrific consequences. Certainly one of the most thought-provoking and intelligent films of recent times.... 3 hours. Packaged in small round plastic "clamshell" case. For the Amaray box case packing please see ASIN 1615775250.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The director behind the powerful and multiple award-winning documentaries such as ' The century of the self' (2002) and 'The power of nightmares' (2004) presents to us with his final look at today's society with 'The Trap - What happened to our Dream of Freedom'.
Originally aired on BBC in 2007, but never officially released (due to the problem of copyright and Curtis' frequent use of BBC archive footage), Curtis presents three 1-hour episodes, displaying his signature director style and ability to construe a wealth of historic facts, ultimately putting together a breath-taking puzzle of eye-opening proportions.
In this series Curtis deals with the modern concept and definition of freedom and how today's society has accepted a fine-knitted web of illusions, providing us with the preconceived feeling of freedom, whereas reality is quite the opposite. Speaking to a wealth of Nobel prize winners, economists, political philosophers, historians, psychiatrists and politicians, Curtis' manages once again to 'unpeel the onion' and reflect upon society as it should be seen today.
Last but not least, the quality of this DVR is very good and should be rated as a 4 out of 5 in terms of picture quality - The audio is 4 1/2 out of 5. Very good copies of a product which will probably never see the official 'light of day' due to its many copyright issues.
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Riveting - Fascinating - Astonishing - Spectacular - Miraculous (to name but a few)
Originally aired on BBC in 2007, but never officially released (due to the problem of copyright and Curtis' frequent use of BBC archive footage), Curtis presents three 1-hour episodes, displaying his signature director style and ability to construe a wealth of historic facts, ultimately putting together a breath-taking puzzle of eye-opening proportions.
In this series Curtis deals with the modern concept and definition of freedom and how today's society has accepted a fine-knitted web of illusions, providing us with the preconceived feeling of freedom, whereas reality is quite the opposite. Speaking to a wealth of Nobel prize winners, economists, political philosophers, historians, psychiatrists and politicians, Curtis' manages once again to 'unpeel the onion' and reflect upon society as it should be seen today.
Last but not least, the quality of this DVR is very good and should be rated as a 4 out of 5 in terms of picture quality - The audio is 4 1/2 out of 5. Very good copies of a product which will probably never see the official 'light of day' due to its many copyright issues.
How best to describe this documentary?
Riveting - Fascinating - Astonishing - Spectacular - Miraculous (to name but a few)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Whether you're into politics or not, this is the sort of documentary that everybody should be obliged to watch. Of course this is certainly not the kind of documentary for mass appeal, and I daresay the sheer weight and density of the content can overwhelm you, but this in no way detracts from the impact of its message. We are shown in no uncertain terms what the modern world of politics is REALLY all about - and sadly it has little to do with the betterment of mankind. If you sometimes (or always) feel impotent in the face of an ever expanding state, this series will amply confirm that this is no mere "feeling" - it is a frightening reality. Mr Curtis has produced a truly monumental exposé of the kind of world we have unwittingly allowed to develop in the name of "Democracy," which in fact is anything but democracy. The suspicion and general contempt with which we have come to regard our politicians is shown to be more than justified, even though most of us will have had little idea of the scale of the problem - until we have seen this series. I can think of no other documentary that comes close to this (except for the other two documentary series by Mr Curtis "The Power of Nightmares", and "The Century of Self").
This is a very weighty subject that cannot be taken lightly. Although a niggle, it's a pity that a series of this calibre has been issued in such substandard quality, both in audio and video, since it looks and sounds like a poor VHS recording. Still, I suppose we should be grateful that it has been issued at all, and certainly should not put anyone off from watching this truly outstanding documentary, which should be considered more as a public service than anything alse.
This is a very weighty subject that cannot be taken lightly. Although a niggle, it's a pity that a series of this calibre has been issued in such substandard quality, both in audio and video, since it looks and sounds like a poor VHS recording. Still, I suppose we should be grateful that it has been issued at all, and certainly should not put anyone off from watching this truly outstanding documentary, which should be considered more as a public service than anything alse.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Among the many amazing and eye opening things one learns in these documentaries is the truth about the most enjoyable "Yes Minister" series.
It was but a piece of neocon deregulation propaganda, specifically written for that purpose, by Antony Jay who was one of Mrs Thatchers's advisors.
And he coldly admits the fact.
It was but a piece of neocon deregulation propaganda, specifically written for that purpose, by Antony Jay who was one of Mrs Thatchers's advisors.
And he coldly admits the fact.
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