在事情開明專制到來吧 (1936)
H.G. Wells wrote the story of Things to Come, 這是變成了一個電影 1936. 在聖誕期間，影片開始 1940 在Everytown (顯然倫敦) 戰爭爆發前右. 戰爭持續近三十年前 “該飛行員” 為首的約翰·卡瓦爾, Everytown的前居民, leads the survivors to victory over the remaining war lords.
Still from Things to Come of Everytown in 1940
“The Airmen” use non-deadly means such as sleeping gas to bring the war lords to surrender. John Cabal, played by Raymond Massey, leads the Airmen in rebuilding society on principles of non-violence and mutual support.
Things to Come (1936) struggles with the issue of enlightened despotism. While the film seems to advocate John Cabal’s remaking of society, it cannot escape the reality that enlightened despotism is despotism just the same. Whether the despot believes his actions are benefiting him or benefiting society, the despot does not trust citizens with their freedom.
As you will see in the film even a society that has extended life and improved societal condition will experience rebellion when citizens do not have freedom to make their own decisions. “The Airmen” are no less despotic than the regimes that they replaced.
Still from Things to Come (1936)
Things to Come (友情鏈接) 是一個功能膜和大約運行 90 分鐘.
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