: It draws parallels to Stalinist Russia, Mao’s China, Mussolini’s Italy, and the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
: The country is initially ruled by President Maximilian II, known as "Junior" ( Tom Hollander ), an inept and sadistic leader more interested in making bad action films than governing. Land of the Blind(2006)
Released in 2006, is a dark political satire and allegorical drama that explores the cyclical and corrupting nature of power. Written and directed by Robert Edwards, a former U.S. Army intelligence officer, the film uses a fictional, unnamed nation to critique various historical and contemporary totalitarian regimes. Plot Overview : It draws parallels to Stalinist Russia, Mao’s
as Maximilian II: A "Caligula-esque" figure portraying the grotesque vanity of inherited power. Written and directed by Robert Edwards, a former U
as Thorne: A character modeled on various revolutionary figures who becomes the very thing he fought against.
: Influenced by Thorne's seductive intelligence, Joe helps orchestrate a bloody coup to overthrow Maximilian.
Watch the official trailer for Land of the Blind to see the visual style of this political thriller: Land of the Blind - trailer - IFFR 2006 International Film Festival Rotterdam – IFFR YouTube• Dec 6, 2017