Movies with satirical vibe

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Realistic Steady Dynamic Claustrophobic Dry

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An ambitious Indian driver uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top. An epic journey based on the New York Times bestseller.

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Loyalty and betrayal, Class differences, Master servant dynamics, Caste hierarchy, Social ascent, Economic mobility under pressure

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Dynamic Dry Clinical Fast-paced Stylish

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2020: A year so [insert adjective of choice here], even the creators of Black Mirror couldn't make it up… but that doesn't mean they don't have a little something to add. This comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? The documentary-style special weaves together some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage.

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Political polarization, Misinformation dynamics, Public health uncertainty, Institutional trust erosion, Media satire critique, Democratic process scrutiny

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Dry Stylish

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A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

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Deception and manipulation, Gendered power dynamics, Trauma and survival, Institutional indifference, Revenge as response, Bystander complicity

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Tense Intimate Claustrophobic Atmospheric Dry

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At a remote lake house in the Adirondack Mountains, a couple entertains an out-of-town guest looking for inspiration in her filmmaking. The group quickly falls into a calculated game of desire, manipulation, and jealousy, unaware of how dangerously intertwined their lives will soon become.

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Deception in relationships, Group dynamics under stress, Power dynamics in intimacy, Jealousy and manipulation, Fame and artistic pressure, Performance vs reality

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Realistic Tense Dry Deliberate Measured

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1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.

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Industry manipulation, Political influence in media, Creative credit dispute, Arts and commerce tension, Alcoholism under pressure, Old hollywood power dynamics

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Tense Dry Fast-paced Stylish Charged

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14 years after making a film about his journey across the USA, Borat risks life and limb when he returns to the United States with his young daughter, and reveals more about the culture, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the political elections.

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Satire as social critique, Patriotism under scrutiny, Cultural clash and gender norms, Political spectacle and media, Misogyny and reform pressure

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Clinical Relentless

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When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.

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Youth risk-taking, Mortality in daily life, State response to crisis, Mass fear and rumor, Unclear causes and ambiguity, Hedonism as coping

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Realistic Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced Intense

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What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.

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Political activism under scrutiny, State power and dissent, Legal drama and justice, Collective action consequences, Public order vs rights, Protest to riot dynamics

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Eerie Measured

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Two con artists have spent 26 years training their only daughter to swindle, scam and steal at every turn. During a desperate and hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger into joining them, only to have their entire world turned upside down.

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Dysfunctional family dynamics, Parental control and autonomy, Emotional distance and longing, Seeking belonging amid manipulation, Economic precarity and theft, Deception and scams

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Tense Atmospheric Dry Restrained Satirical

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Four stagnant high school teachers decide to test out a theory that maintaining a constant level of intoxication will improve their overall lives.

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Work-life balance strain, Social pressure to perform, Group conformity dynamics, Alcohol as coping mechanism, Boundary testing consequences, Teacher-student dynamics

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