Le Jeu de la mort

The Game of Death showcases a staged game show called The Xtreme Zone, where a participant administers electric shocks to another individual, testing their willingness to obey authority. This documentary is a modern take on the Milgram experiment, originally conducted in the 1960s, that examined the limits of obedience to authority figures.

In this film, the shocks are simulated, with an actor portraying the victim. The twist is that instead of a scientific authority, the participants are influenced by a television presenter, Tania Young. This shift raises questions about the role media and social pressure play in our actions. The runtime of 90 minutes allows for a thorough exploration of these complex themes, making it a notable entry in the genre of social documentaries.