The Power of Nightmares in Mainz: Film and Discussion about the Power of Fear
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The Power of Nightmares: Film and Discussion about the Power of Fear
An evening of documentary film, political analysis, and subsequent discussion awaits the audience on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at CinéMayence at the Institut Français Mainz. As part of the lecture series "Radical. Extreme. Dangerous." Adam Curtis' documentary The Power of Nightmares is on the agenda.
A Documentary about Political Narratives
In his 120-minute documentary, Adam Curtis examines how fear and the feeling of a permanent threat become instruments of political power. The film from the United Kingdom, released in 2004, poses the question of how political movements and governments construct radical threats to legitimize social order and their own agency.
Between Media, Security, and Reality
The focus is on political narratives, media interpretive patterns, and concepts of security that shape our perception of reality. Curtis draws a surprising parallel between American neoconservatism and Islamism. The event is aimed at visitors interested in contemporary history, media analysis, society, and political communication.
Film Evening with Special Discussion
After the screening, a discussion with Adam Curtis from BBC is announced. This adds an additional dialogical layer to the cinema evening: Following the concentrated atmosphere during the documentary is the opportunity to further explore central theses and perspectives together. The event planning combines film screening, scientific classification, and audience dialogue into a demanding cultural event.
Organized by Hochschule Mainz and Johannes Gutenberg University
The evening is organized by Hochschule Mainz, Degree Program in Time-Based Media, and the Journalism Seminar of Johannes Gutenberg University. CinéMayence provides a fitting setting where cinematic observation and societal discussion directly meet.
Conclusion: An Evening for Curious Perspectives
Visitors can expect an intense event experience with a highly discussed documentary film and a subsequent conversation with Adam Curtis. Those wishing to experience political communication, media effects, and societal fears from an analytical perspective will find an inspiring evening with lasting conversation material at CinéMayence.
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