The Great European Disaster Movie (2015)

Hovering at 30,000ft in the near future, young Jane Monetti finds herself aboard an aircraft bound for Berlin Tempelhof. However, beneath her lies a Europe that has regressed from a united front into a splintered jumble of isolated nation-states. As turbulence rocks the plane, Jane finds solace in a conversation with Charles Granda, a seasoned archeologist portrayed by Angus Deayton. On the cusp of delivering a lecture on the European Union, he unfolds the story of the EU's rise and fall to the little girl. The film, masterfully directed by Annalisa Piras, then whisks us back to 2014 to explore present-day Europe and the looming threats to the Union's existence. With the rise of nationalism and growing resentment against the Union's undemocratic political structure, will Europe succumb to the dystopian future introduced at the film's start? Piras weaves an intricate tapestry of Europe's past, present, and potential future using a unique blend of interviews, archival footage, and a fusion of documentary and drama. She paints a vivid image of a Europe that deserves to be defended, tracing the lives of six different Europeans to showcase the Union's immense benefits, including its role in preventing major wars since Nazi Germany's downfall. However, Piras doesn't shy away from spotlighting the EU's necessity for significant reform. The Great European Disaster Movie is more than a political piece; it's a poignant, clever exploration of Europe through the lens of its most crucial stakeholders - the Europeans themselves. This film doesn't just tell a story; it invites viewers on an unforgettable journey through the highs and lows of a Union at the crossroads.

The Great European Disaster Movie is a documentary movie featuring Angus Deayton and directed by Annalisa Piras.

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