
Dark Side of the Moon
Top secret.
Directed by William Karel
Produced by ARTE, Point du Jour
A playful mockumentary that weaponizes the Apollo 11 conspiracy theory to explore how easily documentary form can manipulate belief and blur truth from fiction.
A French documentary or, one might say more accurately, a mockumentary, by director William Karel which originally aired on Arte in 2002 with the title Opération Lune. The basic premise for the film is the theory that the television footage from the Apollo 11 Moon landing was faked and actually recorded in a studio by the CIA with help from director Stanley Kubrick.
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Does Dark Side of the Moon end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Dark Side of the Moon scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Dark Side of the Moon violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Dark Side of the Moon sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is Dark Side of the Moon easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Like Dark Side of the Moon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dark Side of the Moon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dark Side of the Moon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dark Side of the Moon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dark Side of the Moon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































