The phenomenon of fake news has become a growing concern in our contemporary society. For those who don’t know, this term (“fake news”, translated into Portuguese) refers to misleading, inaccurate or invented information that is presented as if it were true.
Often shared irresponsibly, fake news has the power to shape perceptions, influence decisions and even trigger serious consequences.
Inspired by this issue, we decided to list 5 films that address the dangers of fake news.
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A political satire of the current times, “Don’t Look Up” addresses issues related to misinformation, science denial and media manipulation.
Directed by Adam McKay, the film features big stars in the cast, such as Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio. The cast also includes several big names such as Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Cate Blanchett and Meryl Streep.
The narrative follows two astronomers who identify a comet on a collision course with Earth. However, when the press, the authorities and the population are alerted to the imminent threat, a wave of indifference, skepticism and stupidity seems to invade the entire world.
Directed by Andrew Rossi, this documentary addresses the phenomenon of fake news in the United States through disinformation campaigns spread on social media and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.
The film explores how fake news is amplified by technology, highlighting dangerous real-life cases. The documentary also addresses conspiracy theories.
This documentary addresses the anti-vaccination movement, covering the use of fake news and the science denialism practiced by it.
The film addresses the roots of the movement, including the figure of Andrew Wakefield at the beginning of this phenomenon. The film also discusses the group’s use of manipulated information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Danish film, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, deals with the spread of false information and unfounded accusations, showing how this can cause irreparable damage to people’s reputations and lives.
In the plot, the life of a kindergarten teacher, played by Mads Mikkelsen, turns into a nightmare. This is due to a white lie told by a child, leading to serious child sexual abuse charges against him.
Barry Levinson directed this satirical comedy in 1997 that explores current issues such as information manipulation and post-truth. The production stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro.
In the plot, a sex scandal emerges involving the president of the United States on the eve of the elections. To divert public attention, White House advisors hire a Hollywood producer to create a fictional war with Albania.
The film’s screenplay was written by Hilary Henkin and David Mamet, who loosely adapted Larry Beinhart’s 1993 novel “American Hero.”
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