LOST NATION, January 1999

This documentary, directed by Herman Asselberghs and Dieter Lesage, presents a road movie that reflects on the absurdities of daily life in a small town called Lost Nation, Iowa. The film highlights the peculiarities of its residents' routines, such as spending extensive time waiting in lines and dealing with everyday frustrations like junk mail.

The backdrop of this film is the political climate of the late 1990s, particularly the Lewinsky-Clinton affair. Through the lens of Lost Nation, the filmmakers draw parallels between the insignificance of a small community and the larger geopolitical changes affecting vanished nations like Yugoslavia and the USSR. This exploration provides a satirical view of American life and its quirks, making it a thought-provoking watch.