I know quite a few novels have been written, but does anyone know of any films involving the subject?
V for Vendetta I guess, even though it's based on a graphic novel. Graphic novel had infinately more anarchist themes, though. For the film, they toned those themes down because, well, it is Hollywood we're talking about here...
One day libertarianism will be fashionable in Hollywood. Chip away.
A lot of films tend have Libertarian 'themes', even if they're not explicitly advocating for it.
For example, The Dark Knight Rises ends with a clear message of personal responsibility, and state-dissension, but it's not directly spelling out the Libertarian guide for the audience.
"The Dark Knight Rises ends with a clear message of personal responsibility, and state-dissension, but it's not directly spelling out the Libertarian guide for the audience."
At the same time, however, it makes it pretty clear that if people are left to their own devices there will be chaos.
The classic Star Wars trilogy is pretty libertarian. You know, anti-imperialist rebellion, restoring the republic, getting rid of the weapon of mass destruction that the state has a hold of.
Where was this stated in the series?
I'm not a fan of Alex Jones, but he does make a point here...
Are you seriously using Alex Jones' simpleton understanding of the themes of the films (which he probably hasn't even seen) to assume some sort of 'agenda'?
I've seen that video, and it's complete nonsense.
The entire trilogy makes out the politics in Gotham to be incredibly corrupt, and the final statement in the last film is "You were right, about the structures becoming shackles."
The film questions the validity of the system itself, and the last image has John Blake quit working for the state and pursue his individual and personal responsibility, as he *RISES* (get it?).
During the boat sequence in The Dark Knight, the Joker is relishing in the moment, as the passengers on each boat have the choice of whether or not they will succumb to his wishes of chaos and blow up the other boat. It turns out that they don't, and this puzzles the Joker. Batman then responds "What were you trying to prove? That deep down, everyone's as ugly as you? You're alone!
Are there any films that specifically criticize the state's existence or state interventionism that you know of?
Well I don't know of any films that just come out and say "the state sucks" or anything like that.
However, I cannot recommend Samurai Champloo enough. It does have an underlying libertarian theme.
Happy Feet.
Nice.