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The Producers (1967)

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Satire on Broadway productions and the pursuit of failure for financial gain. Overall message about greed and the unpredictability of success.

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Borat (2006)

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Satire on cultural differences, America's internal prejudice, and sexism. Overall message about exposing the absurdity and hypocrisy in society.

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Idiocracy (2006)

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Satire on consumerism, corporate culture, and intellectual decay. Overall message about the dumbing down of society.

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Blazing Saddles (1974)

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Satire on racism and classic Western films. Overall message about the ridiculousness of racial prejudice and inclusion.

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In the Loop (2009)

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Satire on government bureaucracy and international relations. Overall message about the ineptitude and vulgarity within politics.

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Brazil (1985)

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Satire on bureaucracy, technology, and dystopian society. Overall message about the loss of individuality and freedom.

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Office Space (1999)

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Satire on modern office work and corporate culture. Overall message about the soul-crushing monotony of cubicle life and the desire for freedom.

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Thank You for Smoking (2005)

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Satire on the tobacco industry and lobbying. Overall message about the art of spin and the power of rhetoric.

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Team America: World Police (2004)

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Satire on American foreign policy and Hollywood action films. Overall message about nationalism and the folly of interventionism.

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Super Size Me (2004)

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Satire on fast food industry and obesity epidemic. Overall message about health concerns and corporate responsibility.

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Zelig (1983)

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Satire on the nature of celebrity and documentary filmmaking. Overall message about identity, belonging, and the desire to fit in.

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Starship Troopers (1997)

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Satire on militarism, war, and fascist ideologies. Overall message about propagandistic media and the glorification of military service.

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To Be or Not to Be (1942)

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Satire on Nazi Germany, World War II espionage, and the theatrical community. Overall message about bravery, resistance, and the power of performance.

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Network (1976)

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Satire on television news and corporate control. Overall message about the commodification of news and loss of authenticity.

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Fight Club (1999)

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Satire on consumerist culture, emasculation, and corporate America. Overall message about identity, freedom, and resistance to societal norms.

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Being There (1979)

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Satire on politics, media, and the economy. Overall message about the simplicity and gullibility in the interpretation of wisdom.

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The Player (1992)

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Satire on Hollywood's film industry and the shallowness of movie executives. Overall message about the darker side of the movie business and the blending of fiction with reality.

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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

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Satire on the Cold War, nuclear scare, and governmental incompetence. Overall message about the absurdity of nuclear war and the self-destruction of humanity.

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The Death of Stalin (2017)

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Satire on the power struggle after Stalin's death and the absurdity of political leadership. Overall message about the dangerous nature of authoritarianism and political farce.

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American Psycho (2000)

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Satire on 1980s yuppie culture and the emptiness of consumerism. Overall message about the superficiality of appearances and the darkness within.

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This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

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Satire on rock music and documentary filmmaking. Overall message about the pretentiousness and delusions common in the music industry.

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Election (1999)

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Satire on American electoral politics and high school culture. Overall message about ambition, ethics, and obsession with winning.

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The Truman Show (1998)

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Satire on reality television, privacy invasion, and media manipulation. Overall message about authenticity and human rights.

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The Dictator (2012)

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Satire on dictatorship, democracy, and the Western world's perception of Middle Eastern cultures. Overall message about political freedom and human rights.

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Wag the Dog (1997)

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Satire on politics and the manipulation of media. Overall message about the cynicism of political spin and perception over truth.

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RoboCop (1987)

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Satire on commercialism, crime, media, and corporate greed. Overall message about the loss of humanity to corporate control and crime.

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The Great Dictator (1940)

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Satire on fascism, particularly Adolf Hitler and totalitarian regimes. Overall message promotes democracy and world peace.

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Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)

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Satire on the George W. Bush administration and the Iraq War. Overall message about political power, fear-mongering, and the media's role in war.

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Land of the Blind (2006)

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Satire on dictatorship, the power of cinema, and the cycle of political revolutions. Overall message about the corrupting influence of power and the dangers of absolute rule.

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The Lobster (2015)

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Satire on societal pressures, relationships, and the concept of love. Overall message about the absurdity of conforming to societal expectations.

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