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THE AMBASSADOR, a darkly comic, genre-bending documentary that exposes the controversial business of selling diplomatic titles that gives wealthy businessmen the opportunity to exploit the lucrative and limited resources of war torn, third world nations. Filmmaker/journalist/provocateur Mads Brügger (Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner for Red Chapel) uses humor in his jaw-dropping descent into one of the most dangerous places on the planet: the Central African Republic. From each absurdly terrifying and hilarious situation to the next, THE AMBASSADOR is a one-of-a-kind excursion from the man whom The Huffington Post has called "the most provocative filmmaker in the world."
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Jim O'Quinn
Format:Blu-ray
I thought it was scripted and acted, as no individual with a sane mind would film this cast of characters surreptitiously because if you are discovered, you are dead! Throughout out the whole movie I was thinking how clever they were to script this film, get random people off the street to act, and use a crafty cinematographer who was able to give it a gritty, dirty documentary look. That was an intriguing combination when mixed together!
But, nooooo! After the movie I did a little digging and much to my surprise it was not acted! Not scripted! Was shot undercover! I found a whole new level of respect for Mads, plus his secretary/production manager, and the movie moved up to the top notch after discovering how it was created.
AAAAA+++++ WILL SEE AGAIN.
But, nooooo! After the movie I did a little digging and much to my surprise it was not acted! Not scripted! Was shot undercover! I found a whole new level of respect for Mads, plus his secretary/production manager, and the movie moved up to the top notch after discovering how it was created.
AAAAA+++++ WILL SEE AGAIN.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By gigi
Format:Amazon Instant Video
I saw this documentary at the Toronto "Hot Docs" documentary film festival. It is the best documentary I've ever seen. It is such an exposé into the world of diamond smuggling and corruption in Africa, but it is also darkly funny. You will be shocked while laughing at the same time, and shocked that you are laughing. Watch it!
By Rodceasar
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am very pleased with the purchase of this movie. I read a review of it in the New York Observer and decided to buy it, once it was released. I will say, it is a very interesting and good movie. For those who have traveled to and have knowledge of Africa, we can relate to corruption and how things can be done with bribes, etc.
I would recommend this movie highly!
I would recommend this movie highly!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
almost unbelievable
It is really hard to believe that a) anyone could be so bold or stupid as to film all the scenes that appear as certain death surely would lurk on every corner and b) that if... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Chandler
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice look at how the world works....
.....and though it's in Africa and perhaps somewhat more pronounced, it's probably no more abundant than it is here in the U.S.
Published 2 months ago by Hiram Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great. and...possibly faux documentary: funny anyway.
Loved the movie. Mads takes lots of subtle jabs at just about everyone - the locals, foreigners, Europeans, Africans, and the law and those who break it. Hilarious. ... Read more
Published 3 months ago by AP
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oscar Worthy!
An entertaining and daring insight into the real world of "diplomacy" in the remotest parts of Africa. Great story -- excellent filmmaking.
Published 5 months ago by Tween Publishing LLC (Consignment)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absurdist humor at its finest
Mads is the best docu-comedian I have ever seen. After seeing "The Red Chapel" I thought there would be no way for him to top his first feat of absurdist cinematic greatness. Read more
Published 5 months ago by jensonious
