But even those have propaganda, just more subtle. Example: “Random Harvest” (1942, Ronald Coleman, Greer Garson) in which the movie’s hero is invited to be a member of British Parliament if he agrees to “stand for the liberal cause.” In the book, written by James Hilton, he is asked to stand for the conservatives. But this subconsciously promotes liberals as honorable, heroic people. And because watching a movie puts your brain in a different, less critically-thinking mode, you are more likely to unwittingly accept and acquiesce with the underlying propaganda concept.
Yes, there were definitely agitprop movies in the 20th century. The movies I like to rewatch are usually action, adventure, sci fi, fantasy and have less room for contemporary subjective politicking.
But even those have propaganda, just more subtle. Example: “Random Harvest” (1942, Ronald Coleman, Greer Garson) in which the movie’s hero is invited to be a member of British Parliament if he agrees to “stand for the liberal cause.” In the book, written by James Hilton, he is asked to stand for the conservatives. But this subconsciously promotes liberals as honorable, heroic people. And because watching a movie puts your brain in a different, less critically-thinking mode, you are more likely to unwittingly accept and acquiesce with the underlying propaganda concept.
Yes, there were definitely agitprop movies in the 20th century. The movies I like to rewatch are usually action, adventure, sci fi, fantasy and have less room for contemporary subjective politicking.