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False Profit

1990 · 20 min

A brisk, wry satire of media manipulation that keeps you engaged with its cynical wit and unexpected romance.

Directed by
Mark Logan
Overview
In a world of deregulated TV, Valentine works for her stepfather - a TV evangelist. When a 'video pirate' hijacks the airwaves, ratings soar, corruption is exposed, and a love affair begins.
How it feels
Satirical, cynical, romantic and light. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Media, corruption, power, love
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
Note
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Directed by
Mark Logan
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • satiricalstrength 3 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour6
Realism7
Romance3
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight3

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