Film as propaganda

History recorded mass killings in Indonesia in 1965. One particular anti-communist film haunted Indonesians for years afterward.

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Pathaan successfully propagates a masculine state, but also pitches for a country in need of healing.

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Two films about tanks highlight how Vladimir Putin and his cronies rule Russian culture with an iron fist.

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Islamic films have found a devoted market in Indonesia. Commercial success will prolong the trend.

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