Adam Curtis's new film, Bitter Lake, explores why politicians' stories have become oversimplified, leaving us disoriented. The film takes viewers on a journey across the world, focusing on Afghanistan, where politicians have been confronted with the reality that they can no longer understand the world. It reveals the forces that undermined political confidence over the past thirty years and Saudi Arabia's mysterious role in this process. The film is also experimental, using unedited BBC rushes from Afghanistan in new and emotional ways to challenge the destructive stories told by those in power.
Bitter Lake
The documentary examines the complex ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States, shedding light on the profound impact they've had on the Afghanistan war.
