: Once in power, Thorne proves to be a worse tyrant than his predecessor, instituting a repressive regime modeled after the Khmer Rouge, featuring re-education camps and extreme social controls. Joe eventually refuses to sign a loyalty oath to the new regime and is himself imprisoned. Themes and Historical Allusions
as First Lady Josephine: A blend of Evita Perón and Lady Macbeth. Critical Reception Land of the Blind(2006)
: The title refers to the proverb "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king," illustrating how easily a blind, indifferent public can be led by any rising power. Principal Cast : Once in power, Thorne proves to be
: 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. Critical Reception : The title refers to the
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
: Influenced by Thorne's seductive intelligence, Joe helps orchestrate a bloody coup to overthrow Maximilian.
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