BEST OF ...POLITICS IN FILMS

[Mirosae]

Hello, I wonder if I could have your advice on what other films are out there about politics that are worth watching, including documentaries. Below is my list. I really enjoy films like Tinker Taylor or Thirteen days. Fog of War is so good that..well...it really hurts.

I am after films where you can feel the politics behind it, not war films though I appreciate that these are related. Any other suggestions? Thank you!!

Thirteen Days

JFK

Fog of War

Charlie Wilson's War

Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy

NO- Chilean film

All the President MAN

The Remains of the Day

The Candidate

The Queen

[MoviePosterBid.com]

I think under best 'political films' you have to include

the Great Dictator

Mr Smith Goes to Washington

Fail Safe + Dr Strangelove.. same source material approached from different artistic angles

Z

Syriana

[DekeThornton]

One can't fail to mention Advise and Consent.

Also Hidden Agenda.  It may be more of a mystery/thriller but is also very political (and a good movie!).

[Ari]

(thanks Rich)

FAIL SAFE (both versions)
Amazing

[Mondo Hazardo]

Don't forget Italian directors, they made a few of the classics: Salvatore Giuliano, Battle of algiers, Matteo Affair

[DekeThornton]

Does Duck Soup count as a political film? 

[erik1925]

Does Duck Soup count as a political film? 

 

[Mirosae]

I think under best 'political films' you have to include

the Great Dictator

Mr Smith Goes to Washington

Fail Safe + Dr Strangelove.. same source material approached from different artistic angles

Z

Syriana

Thanks Rich, I need to revisit Syriana!!

One can't fail to mention Advise and Consent.

Also Hidden Agenda.  It may be more of a mystery/thriller but is also very political (and a good movie!).

Thank you! I haven't seen any of those. So many thanks for the good tips (including Duck Soup)

Don't forget Italian directors, they made a few of the classics: Salvatore Giuliano, Battle of algiers, Matteo Affair

Hello and wow  yes...i just googled those films and how could I have missed them? Hehe. Must correct that! Thanks a lot!!!

(thanks Rich)

FAIL SAFE (both versions)
Amazing

Hehe if Super Ari says those are good then...they must be!!

Seriously, can i just say, thank you guys, i just got a little bored watching "The West Wing" and "Yes, Minister" for 678th time.

Aren't you wonderful!    Thank you!!

[ladeda]

In The Loop ...of course!

[Mirosae]

In The Loop ...of course!

Hi Ladeda, thanks a lot for reminding me of that one. As you say...of course!! It needs an urgent re run

[paul waines]

Does Duck Soup count as a political film? 

I really hope so, I don't do politics, but if the Marx bros were involved, count me in..

[Mirosae]

Passport to Pimlico

With the wonderful  Margaret Rutherford. What a feast. Politicians should watch this one and learn something.

[paul waines]

Does Duck Soup count as a political film? 

If it does, it's my favourite by miles....   

[Zorba]

If it does, it's my favourite by miles....   

Agreed!

[DarvishJo]

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/td2pyyCau30" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/td2pyyCau30</a>

[paul waines]

Passport to Pimlico

With the wonderful  Margaret Rutherford. What a feast. Politicians should watch this one and learn something.

This film is first rate...

[laikaislost]

I recommend people watch the 2008 film Frost Nixon.  The acting is fantastic, and it made an otherwise dull topic enjoyable.

[erik1925]

I recommend people watch the 2008 film Frost Nixon.  The acting is fantastic, and it made an otherwise dull topic enjoyable.

+1

On all counts.