Bloody Politics

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.

Runtime

1h 58m

Director

Daniel LeConte

Cast

Philippe Val, Cabu, Charb

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.

Runtime

1h 48m

Director

Warren Beatty

Cast

Halle Berry, Sean Astin, Christine Baranski

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.

Runtime

1h 42m

Director

Tim Robbins

Cast

Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, David Strathairn

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.

Runtime

2h 2m

Director

Sidney Lumet

Cast

Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch

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.

Runtime

1h 46m

Director

Joshua Seftel, George Zlatarev

Cast

John Cusack, Hilary Duff, Marisa Tomei