Videocracy (2009)

A look at segments of the Italian population who are consumed with celebrity worship.

Director:

Erik Gandini

Writer:

Erik Gandini

Stars:

Silvio Berlusconi, Flavio Briatore, Fabio Calvi

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Silvio Berlusconi	...	Self (archive footage)
Flavio Briatore	...	Self
Fabio Calvi	...	Self
Riccardo Canevali	...	Self
Fabrizio Corona	...	Self
Samantha Crippa	...	Self
Marella Giovannelli	...	Self
Nina Heric	...	Self
Lele Mora	...	Self
Franco Nero	...	Self
Lorenzo Paolini	...	Self
Simona Ventura	...	Self (archive footage)

Storyline

A look at segments of the Italian population who are consumed with celebrity worship.

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Plot Keywords:

male frontal nudity | movie reality crossover | memory | celebrity | celebrity worship | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Connections

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User Reviews

Not Michael Moore, Michael Less

"Half cooked" should be the kindest expression to describe this attempt at revealing something we all know. There is no real depth or cinematic wit here. An opportunistic denouncement of sorts is all I think this is. The real problem is not Berlusconi's power but the power WE have allowed him. We are the problem, we're not victims of some sinister plot but the willing participants of a shameless spectacle. Berlusconi and his ilk couldn't have grown and progress in a Country with memory and pride instead he's going to go wherever he wants to go because we're making it possible. "Name me another Italian that has accomplished what I have accomplished" Berlusconi tells us and we don't say a word, not a word! The terrifying moments dedicated to the self confessed "Mussolinian" Lele Mora seem a work of fiction. He has a fascist little march illustrated by images of swastikas and Mussolini himself in his cell phone. And Fabrizio Corona? He indulges in a full frontal and on pearls of wisdom such as "Robin Hood took from the rich to gave to the poor, I'm the modern version of Robin Hood, I take from the rich and keep it" yes, this is the Country we live in, the Country that gave us Dante and Michelangelo. Oh God!

Details

Country:

Sweden Denmark UK Finland

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

28 August 2009 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Videokratia

Box Office

Budget:

EUR700,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,324, 14 February 2010

Gross USA:

$23,720

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,179,676

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atmo Media Network, Zentropa Entertainments, Sveriges Television (SVT)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1