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Staten och kapitalet
The Swedish elementary and secondary school is one of the world's most market liberal. How did we get there? Who took those decisions? This is the story of how parts of the Swedish school system got outsourced.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the increasing influence of private corporations and market logic on public services and democratic processes. It questions whether the principles that govern businesses are suitable for running essential societal functions, highlighting a shift from public ownership to private control. The film examines the consequences of this transformation on society and democracy.
Critical Reception
The film generally received positive reviews for its timely and thought-provoking examination of the privatization of public services and its implications for democracy. Critics praised its intellectual depth and the expert interviews featured, although some found the pacing occasionally slow. Audiences were engaged by its critical perspective on contemporary societal trends.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its incisive critique of market fundamentalism in public life.
Commended for featuring insightful interviews with prominent thinkers.
Noted for raising crucial questions about the future of democracy in a corporatized world.
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Fun Fact
The film's director, Erik Gandini, is known for his previous documentaries that often tackle complex societal issues with a critical lens.
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