Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress

A sober, essayistic montage of archival footage that argues modern progress has been built on exploitation and ecological ruin, akin to a grim lecture.

Directed by

Jean-Robert Viallet

Genres

Documentary, History

Starring

Jacques Bonnaffé, John D. Rockefeller, Woodrow Wilson

Overview

An account of the last two centuries of the Anthropocene, the Age of Man. How human beings have progressed so much in such a short time through war and the selfish interests of a few, belligerent politicians and captains of industry, damaging the welfare of the majority of mankind, impoverishing the weakest, greedily devouring the limited resources of the Earth.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, earnest and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Environment, greed, power, war

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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