Movie Posters as Propaganda

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.


• 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.


• 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



The Matrix



The Bernstein Bears



Planet of the Apes



The Muppet Movie



Charlie and the Chocolate Factory



Batman



James Bond



Lord of the Rings



Robin Hood



Propaganda posters from air travel

Propaganda posters from the internet

Propaganda posters from everyday life

Movie Posters as Propaganda

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