GenevaThere are films that arrive too early and it is not until thirty years after their release that the public comes to understand them as they were conceived. This is the case of Starship Troopers, by Dutch director Paul Verhoeven, known for other science fiction films such as Robocop and Total Recall.
The feature film, based on the book of the same name by writer Robert Heinlein, one of the greatest exponents of the golden age of science fiction, presents the chronicles of a group of space soldiers on their mission to put an end to the lives of giant insect-like beings from an alien planet. Although it may seem like a classic Martian movie, it isn't. Extremely sexy characters sporting perfect teeth, an absurd plot, and implausible dialogue led to the film initially being considered quite poor and receiving unjustified criticism.
The problem was that, at the time of its release in 1993, it lacked the appropriate social context. Today's situation, on the other hand, seems to be very different. It's only now that we realize that the feature film is a satire and a heartbreaking critique of fascism, accelerated technological progress, and the consumer society, so immaculate yet so superficial, where ignorance is an advantage.
If he laughed and saw our society reflected in Don't look upIn this film, you'll also identify the warlike and ultranationalist tendency of today's world. You'll find it on Filmin until the end of July. If not, you'll probably find it at your local library.
