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Best Anarchist Movies, Ranked

from thefreeonline on July 5th 2023 by thecollective at anarchistnews

From Movie Web by Jessica Brajer 11 comments

If you’re in the mood for anarchist cine, check out these hit movies. some can be viewed free here or at https://kolektiva.media/videos/local.. others… try torrents

Diving deeper into complex styles and genres of cinema is a goal of every film buff. While politics has its place in cinema, anarchism has often been the subject of great controversy, particularly during the Cold War, with communists being considered criminals in the United States.

Anarchist cinema goes beyond showing a revolution, and uses film as a tool to show it in a new light that audiences will better understand. In a more progressive world, people are unafraid to revisit what was once considered taboo.

Considering that many of the anarchist films were banned shortly after their release, some of the greatest films of this genre have flown under the radar, being forgotten by cinema and Hollywood. Here are my best anarchist movies, ranked.

10 Japanese Summer: Double Suicide

Japanese Summer: Double Suicide is a Japanese film that revolves around a young sex-obsessed woman who meet a suicidal young man on the streets. The two anarchists become trapped in an underground hideout, inspiring the two to bond in a very odd way. The film’s portrayal of anarchism is quite different from most of the others on this list, having a plot outside all the politics within the film, Japanese Summer: Double Suicide is a truly unique addition to this list.

9 Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great revolves around a man nicknamed Alexander the Great, who escapes from prison with his bandits. The bandits kidnap a group of people, taking them to Alexander’s mountain village to live, but this peaceful existence does not last long when the abducted realize their existence is more than just living for Alexander the Great. Based on the Dilesi Massacre of 1870, Alexander the Great was not well-received at the time of its release and has had limited exposure internationally. This hidden anarchist gem from 1980 deserves more attention for the unique story it brings to the genre.

8 Punishment Park

Punishment Park is set during the Vietnam War when U.S. prisons are at capacity and prisoners must decide between finishing their sentences or spending three days in Punishment Park, where they will be hunted for sport. The film sparked a number of debates, with many having initial negative responses due to the portrayal of the American government and authority figures within the film. Despite the initial negative response, Punishment Park saw a revival after a critical reappraisal in 2005, bumping its position critically, earning a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.