ISBN-13: 9781636671291 / Angielski / Twarda / 2025
The theory and practice of propaganda is of increasing interest in this century, as its use by authoritarian regimes is growing. This anthology is a compilation of the author’s recent articles on film propaganda. The book starts by offering a clear and concise theory of propaganda, and explains how propaganda can be—but why it rarely is—rational. It then focuses on propaganda in film. The anthology discusses a number of films, and assesses their rationality and how effectively they were rebutted. It covers a wide range of propaganda films, from The Birth of a Nation (1915) to some contemporary films, including two that appeared on HBO and Netflix, and the ways their critics effectively countered them.
The theory and practice of propaganda is of increasing interest in this century, as its use by authoritarian regimes is growing. This anthology is a compilation of the author’s recent articles on film propaganda. The book starts by offering a clear and concise theory of propaganda, and explains how propaganda can be—but why it rarely is—rational. It then focuses on propaganda in film. The anthology discusses a number of films, and assesses their rationality and how effectively they were rebutted. It covers a wide range of propaganda films, from The Birth of a Nation (1915) to some contemporary films, including two that appeared on HBO and Netflix, and the ways their critics effectively countered them.