Movie Posters as Propaganda

If movie universes had propaganda posters

Propaganda Posters

Posters tend to be simple so that the message comes across clearly.Posters tend to use:• Few colors• Bold (Primary/Secondary) colors• Few words• Simple images• Simple message• Propaganda techniques

Definitions of techniques

• Testimonials-attempt to connect a famous or respectable person with a product or item.

• Bandwagon-an appeal to the subject to follow the crowd, to join in because others are doing so as well.

• Card stacking-only presenting information that is positive.

• Glittering Generalities-words that have different positive meaning for individual subjects, but are linked to highly valued concepts.

Definitions of techniques

• Name Calling-the use of derogatory language or words that carry a negative connotation when describing an enemy in attempts to arouse prejudice .

• Plain Folks- attempt to convince the public that his views reflect those of the common person and that they are also working for the benefit of the common person.

• Transfer-an attempt to make the subject view a certain item in the same way as they view another item, to link the two in the subjects mind.

Definitions of techniques

• Simplification (Stereotyping)- reduces a complex situation to a clear-cut choice involving good and evil.

• Assertion-an enthusiastic or energetic statement presented as a fact, although it is not necessarily true.

• Lesser of Two Evils-tries to convince people of an idea or proposal by presenting it as the least offensive option.

• Pinpointing the Enemy-an attempt to simplify a complex situation by presenting one specific group or person as the enemy.

Star Wars

Words: 3Colors: 3Images:1

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Rambo

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The Matrix

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Words: 10Colors: 3Images:2

The Bernstein Bears

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Words: 5Colors: 6Images:1

Planet of the Apes

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Words: 3Colors: 4Images:1

The Muppet Movie

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Words: 12Colors: 3Images:1

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Words: 11Colors: 4Images:1

Batman

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Words: 22Colors: 2Images:1

Batman

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Words: 8Colors: 4Images:4

James Bond

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Words: 7Colors: 4Images:6

Lord of the Rings

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Words: 13Colors: 2Images:2

Robin Hood

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Words: 34Colors: 6Images:4

Propaganda posters from air travel

Propaganda posters from the internet

Propaganda posters from the internet

Propaganda posters from everyday life