Hypernormalisation (bbc Documentary, 2016) [video]
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The BBC documentary 'HyperNormalisation' (2016) is shared on HN, sparking discussion on its themes of post-truth and societal normalization, with users appreciating its insightful commentary.
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Marshferm
2 months ago
Just a narrative.
sillywalk
2 months ago
I'd also recommend Trauma Zone by the same guy. It's about the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the rise of the oligarchs and ultimately Putin, using stock BBC footage.
czottmannAuthor
2 months ago
> Hypernormalization is a documentary by the British filmmaker Adam Curtis from 2016, which was produced by the BBC.
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