The article highlights a renaissance in cinema with standalone dramas such as Justin Kurzel's 'The Order' and 'Sing Sing,' emphasizing authentic storytelling over sequels or extended universes. Films like 'September 5' tackle historical events, offering contemporary perspectives on crises without getting bogged down in political discourse. Instead of political themes, these films focus on ordinary people facing moral dilemmas, providing an engaging exploration of human experiences in tense situations. This shift mirrors a desire for genuine narratives reflective of real-life complexities.
"September 5, Tim Fehlbaum's crisis procedural mightn't chronicle new terrain... it tells the seismic events from a new perspective... giving us real, recognisable normies caught in an emergency."
"In fact, a decided lack of politics would be more accurate in describing September 5. Any chimes from history relate only to the long shadow of the Holocaust..."
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