Videocracy

Videocracy is a 2009 documentary film directed by Swedish-Italian Erik Gandini, exploring the influence of Italian television, culture, and politics, particularly focusing on the impact of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The film delves into the significant role played by Berlusconi's Mediaset empire, which controls a vast majority of the television channels in the country, including the state-run RAI network. It addresses the prevalence of superficial and sensational content on Italian TV, leading to a culture of aspiring for fame.