directed by: Stanley Kubrick, year: 1964
actors: Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a satirical black comedy that critiques the Cold War mentality and nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The film highlights the absurdities of war and political systems, as well as the potential for catastrophic outcomes when power is placed in the hands of fallible leaders. Through sharp wit and irony, it underscores the dangers of militarism and the fragility of peace.

Government Critique, Satire, Black Comedy, Cold War, Politics, Nuclear