‘La Fabrique du Mensonge’ Explores the Machinery of Nazi Propaganda

Joachim Lang’s historical drama delves into Joseph Goebbels' role in shaping the Nazi regime’s manipulative messaging, blending archival footage with fictionalized storytelling.

• The film, titled 'Führer und Verführer' in German, examines the propaganda efforts of Joseph Goebbels under Adolf Hitler's regime.
• Joachim Lang combines historical archives, including speeches and films, with dramatized fiction to depict the mechanics of Nazi propaganda.
• Critics highlight the film’s strong historical documentation but criticize its fictional elements as uneven and less impactful.
• The movie draws parallels between Goebbels’ methods and contemporary autocratic practices, emphasizing propaganda’s enduring relevance.
• 'La Fabrique du Mensonge' will be released in theaters on February 19, 2025, offering a chilling look at the intersection of politics and media manipulation.

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