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HyperNormalisation | A documentary that argues governments and financiers have, since the 1970s, given up on the complex "real world" and built a simpler "fake world" run by corporations (fightforinfo.com)
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[–] adam_y@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, let's the cut the art out of craft and reduce it to just facts sort of misses the point of Curtis though. They are about the vibe as much as the narrative.

His last work Traumazone, about Russia features no narration at all. It's just footage, very artfully edited. It invites you to feel for the narrative.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I don't disagree, but also, different strokes for different folks. They may not be getting the vibe, but the story he weaves is an important one to hear, so I'm glad there's a version for those who prefer it. The original intent of the edit was to make the information easier to discuss and reference in a classroom setting.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 3 points 7 months ago

Having lived through the 80s and as someone with Russian relatives, TraumaZone is arguably as close as you can get to that time as living through it. As you say, it's about the vibe, and to understand modern Russia understanding that vibe really does matter. Arguably it should be required viewing for anyone who wants to comment on Russian politics.

I've posted a link to it above, but I'll do it again here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wf5lT7zR50&list=PL9eKQjNu1CogsfzC8DvZM0SgpujW2hVUD