The Emperor's New Clothes (2015)

Poster for The Emperor's New Clothes

The truth is, we've been sold a lie.

An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following his 2014 book Revolution, where he railed against “corporate tyranny, ecological irresponsibility, and economic inequality".

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Winterbottom
  • Profile picture of Russell Brand
    Self Russell Brand
  • Profile picture of Brigitte Bardot
    Self (archive footage) Brigitte Bardot
  • Profile picture of George W. Bush
    Self (archive footage) George W. Bush
  • Profile picture of David Cameron
    Self (archive footage) David Cameron
  • Profile picture of Jean-Paul Belmondo
    Self (archive footage) Jean-Paul Belmondo
  • Profile picture of Bill de Blasio
    Self (archive footage) Bill de Blasio
  • Profile picture of Bernie Ecclestone
    Self (archive footage) Bernie Ecclestone
  • Profile picture of Alan Greenspan
    Self (archive footage) Alan Greenspan

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