Overview
A series of terrible dreams unhinge a man in power. The Rancher is a parafictional newsreel film featuring an anonymous president during wartime. The reworked footage, sampled from newsreels about Lyndon Baines Johnson, presents a more fraught portrait of the daily life of this archetypical president. As he escalates military involvement, the president is plagued by terrible dreams that result in the unraveling of public opinion about the war. The narrative of The Rancher largely parallels LBJ’s administration as well as ones from more recent history.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed The Rancher?
The Rancher was directed by Kelly Sears.
Where was The Rancher produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in Unknown Countries.
The Rancher Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of The Rancher wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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