
The War of the Worlds: Next Century
Directed by Piotr Szulkin
Produced by Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
A darkly satirical sci-fi parable about propaganda, state control, and individual resistance, using Martian invasion as a lens to critique totalitarianism.
Poland, Christmastime. A band of hyperintelligent, bloodthirsty Martians take over the country and enlist hapless television newscaster Iron Idem as the voice of their propaganda machine. But when Iron dares to go off message, he makes an enemy even greater than the aliens—the state itself.
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Does The War of the Worlds: Next Century end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The War of the Worlds: Next Century scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The War of the Worlds: Next Century easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The War of the Worlds: Next Century sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is The War of the Worlds: Next Century violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
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