Disappearing the Truth - What The Death of Stalin is Really About (Film Analysis)

The Death of Stalin is one of the funniest political satires in film history, but it is the underlying themes that make it special. In this video, I discuss the political climate satirized by Armando Lannucci and how it’s brought to life by comfortable lies and enforced silence. We’re constantly told about the danger of politicians manipulating people with fear, but we’re rarely told about the danger of politicians manipulating people with comfort. A friendly smile mixed with comfortable lies can produce quite the poison, and it’s a poison the ministers in The Death of Stalin know how to use. Jordan Peterson Lecture on Blending In: Songs: Diversion by Brendon Moeller __________________________________________________________________________ About me: My name is Aaron, and stories are one of my great passions. Ever since watching The Shawshank Redemption and Breaking Bad, I have been obsessed with stories and the effect they have had on humanity. There is no art