Enemies of the State - 'Cool Hand Luke' (1967), 'The Conference' (2022) & 'The People vs. Larry Flynt' (1996)

How does the state treat those who rebel against it? How should we view an oppressive state? What are we actually referring to when we talk about 'the state'? In discussing three films that centre on the relationship between 'rebellious' individuals and the institutions that govern them, this week's episode questions the various attitudes we have toward those in power. The Films: 'Cool Hand Luke' (1967) directed by Stuart Rosenberg 'The Conference' (2022) directed by Matti Geschonneck 'The People vs. Larry Flynt' (1996) directed by Milos Forman Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/sacredcinema https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_bernasconi/?hl=en