As someone who has been following the rise of extremism and hate groups for many years, I find Jude Law’s latest film “The Order” to be a stark reminder of the dangers that still lurk in our society. The movie’s eerie resonance with current events is not just coincidental, as director Justin Kurzel has revealed how the January 6 insurrection inspired this Neo-Nazi crime thriller.
In a somewhat chilling parallel to current events, Jude Law’s latest film, though set in the past and inspired by real events, seems strikingly relevant for today. This might not be entirely coincidental, as Justin Kurzel, the director of “The Order,” has disclosed that the January 6 insurrection served as an inspiration for the Neo-Nazi crime thriller.
In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, Kurzel pointed out how the events depicted in the story mirrored contemporary issues, as he put it: “The script Zach had written was filled with parallels to what was unfolding around us. It was so compelling that I felt compelled to bring this first American film to life.
He commented, “It struck me as quite astonishing how relevant a period piece seems to be regarding the current state of our climate.
What Is The Order About?
In this rephrased version, the true-crime drama revolves around Bob Mathews, portrayed by Nicholas Hoult, a captivating white supremacist leader, who is obsessed with igniting a race war. Jude Law plays Terry Husk, an FBI agent in this fictional account, who links a series of audacious robberies to Mathew’s domestic terrorist group as reported by EW. When Husk collaborates with a local deputy named Jamie (Tye Sheridan) and his ex-FBI partner Joanne (Jurnee Smollett), they race against time to expose and dismantle the chilling Neo-Nazi scheme before it sparks a violent uprising.
The movie made its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, receiving a seven-minute long standing ovation. At present, it boasts an impressive 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This film draws inspiration from the 1989 non-fiction book “The Silent Brotherhood” by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt. The story in this book is based on Mathews’ actual terrorist group, who found motivation in “The Turner Diaries,” a 1978 novel written by white supremacist William Luther Pierce. Despite being a work of fiction, Mathews and other white supremacist leaders have sought to apply the teachings of this book as a blueprint for overthrowing the government and gaining power in America, driven by their hateful ideology.
The Australian director shared that he wanted to work on a modern American film, something that felt fresh and relevant. Upon reading Zach Baylin’s script and noticing visuals of nooses as props outside the Capitol Building, he recognized striking parallels to a specific part of William Luther Pierce’s book, “Day of the Rope,” which depicted and reenacted politicians being hanged outside the building.
The current situation makes this even more unsettling: let’s cross our fingers that it illustrates clearly to audiences, when released on December 5, just how destructive – instead of inspiring – ideologies of white supremacy can be for everyone.
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2024-11-15 23:34