Being approachable and authentic is one of the key features of being a successful politician, sometimes even more so than actual expertise. The phrase “You know me”, which was an actual campaign slogan by German chancellor Angela Merkel at one point, emphasizes this understanding you know this person which smiles at you from the poster, the TV screen or any other campaign ad, implying a certain connection to the public. However, as with every kind of advertisement, it is an image that is being sold, rather than the actual person, a policy if you will which might even be detached from the man or woman that you see on the ad. This fascinating combination of image and identity that takes place here is one of the key themes in Ercan Kesal’s directing debut “You Know Him”, a feature exploring the machinations and image-building mechanisms in politics.
“You Know Him...
“You Know Him...
- 11/22/2020
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
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