Political Satire '420's double-up '840' aka 'The Great Bangla Democracy Private Limited.'
The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist in 2004, followed by the publishing of twelve satirical cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that was commissioned for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provides the incendiary framework for Daniel Leconte's provocative documentary, It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks.
C'est dur d'être aimé par des cons
2008
6
A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert.
The Tripper
2006
4
A Persian refugee comes to Norway seeking asylum, and winds up at a quirky, secluded academy where he must pass a series of tests in order to stay.
Det norske hus
2017
5
The small town of San Carlos suffers an atrocious injustice: the neighboring city of Chillán snatches from them the prize for the "Best Longaniza in Chile". Faced with this blatant theft, a group of people from San Carlos organizes a powerful social movement, which aims to obtain the precious "Denomination of Origin" for their longaniza sausages, and thus repair the damage and recover the dignity of their beloved town.
Denominación de origen
2025
0
In the future, the desert country of Turaqistan is torn by a riot after private corporation Tamerlane, owned by the former Vice President of the United States, has taken over. Brand Hauser, a hitman who suppresses his emotions by gobbling down hot sauce, is hired by the corporation's head to kill the CEO of their competitors.
War, Inc.
2008
5
Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.
Bob Roberts
1992
6
Boothnath vows to redeem himself when spirits tease him, and searches for a child to terrify. He befriends Akhrot, a slum kid, and helps him take on the country's most powerful politician.
भूतनाथ रिटर्न्स
2014
6
A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.
Bulworth
1998
6
When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime when he tries to take Mike out of town during the election.
Black Sheep
1996
6
Spain boils with tension, the country is totally polarized and social networks burn daily... The NEW LEFT and LIBERAL SPAIN parties face each other in the next general elections.
Políticamente incorrectos
2024
5
A story about Janina Duszejko, an elderly woman, who lives alone in the Klodzko Valley where a series of mysterious crimes are committed. Duszejko is convinced that she knows who (or what) is the murderer, but nobody believes her.
Pokot
2017
6
In a post-apocalyptic France, President Emmanuel Macron and multi-billionaire Vincent Bolloré have to find a way to regain the French people's trust after their politics led to a catastrophe.
Les Marioles - Le plan secret de Macron pour 2027
2024
1
The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.
Canadian Bacon
1995
5
A team of advisers is brought in to manufacture the image of Marchand, producing social media profiles, commercials and a new public persona. Conflict arises when it is revealed that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. At his country estate, a rich businessman who wants to be president is groomed by a campaign team to create an image palatable to middle-class voters.
El candidato
2016
5
A henpecked politician wants his name attached to a new bridge, even if that means destroying another, perfectly serviceable bridge.
പഞ്ചവടിപ്പാലം
1984
8
On a night just like any other, a minibus full of passengers drives through a tunnel and arrives in another dimension; the eclectic group of passengers seek refuge in a deserted cafe and make a horrific discovery.
那夜凌晨，我坐上了旺角開往大埔的紅VAN
2014
5
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Network
1976
7
The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.
In the Loop
2009
7
Documentary on Les Charlots, known as The Crazy Boys in the English-speaking world, a group of French musicians, singers, comedians and film actors who were popular in the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s.
Les Charlots en folie
2024
8
An underprivileged hairdresser becomes the game changer in a local body election in a village where caste politics rules the roost. Will he be able to bring some changes to people's lives?
மண்டேலா
2021
7