Videocracy (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Videocracy is a documentary film directed by Erik Gandini, running about 85 minutes. “The Shame of Europe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a country where bella figura is a national pastime, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is the maestro of media manipulation. Having risen to political primacy with the aid of his Mediaset empire, he now controls 90% of the bel paese’s television channels including the state-run RAI network. Quantity, it seems, does not equal quality. Fed on a diet of semi-naked dancing girls, inane competitions and rickety reality shows built around the most ridiculous of premises, is it any wonder that Italians are becoming a nation of fame-hungry wannabes?
Who’s in it. Videocracy stars Silvio Berlusconi as Silvio Berlusconi, Flavio Briatore as Flavio Briatore, Fabrizio Corona as Fabrizio Corona and Lele Mora as Lele Mora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Videocracy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Videocracy page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Videocracy (2009)?
- In US, Videocracy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Videocracy worth watching?
- Videocracy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Videocracy?
- Videocracy stars Silvio Berlusconi, Flavio Briatore, Fabrizio Corona, Lele Mora and Simona Ventura.
- When was Videocracy released?
- Videocracy was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.