Season 1
2003 | 3 Episodes
This documentary argues that during the 20th Century politicians lost the power to inspire the masses, and that the optimistic visions and ideologies they had offered were perceived to have failed. The film asserts that politicians consequently sought a new role that would restore their power and authority. Curtis, who also narrates the series, declares in the film's introduction that Instead of delivering dreams, politicians now promise to protect us: from nightmares. To illustrate this Curtis compares the rise of the American neoconservatives and radical Islamists, believing that both are closely connected; that some popular beliefs about these groups are inaccurate; and that both movements have benefited from exaggerating the scale of the terrorist threat.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2004
Also Known As: The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear, 虛實遊戲:齊澤克反轉再反轉Power of Nightmares, 噩夢的威力:恐懼政治抬頭, Siła koszmarów: Powstanie polityki strachu, Власть кошмаров, The Power of Nightmares, テロとの戦いの真相 | See more »
Production Co: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
2003 | 3 Episodes
Nominee
Winner
BAFTA TV Award
Best Factual Series or Strand
Nominee
Winner
DGGB Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television Documentary