
A Call to Filmmakers Worldwide: “The Smokescreen” – A Global Political Thriller in the Vein of The Godfather. AI-generated image. By Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service
RMN Foundation Announces Political Thriller Film Project ‘Smokescreen’ to Champion Voting Rights
New Cinematic Initiative to Expose Electoral Threats and Empower Voters
NEW DELHI – In a major new initiative to protect democracy and uphold electoral integrity, the RMN Foundation has announced a global political thriller film project titled “The Smokescreen.” The film, which is being proposed to filmmakers worldwide, is based on the Foundation’s own extensive political research and is designed to serve as a powerful tool to educate the public and protect people’s fundamental voting rights.
The RMN Foundation, a humanitarian initiative of RMN News Service focused on social democracy and justice, believes that the critical issues facing the integrity of elections today demand a powerful and widely accessible platform. “The Smokescreen” is envisioned as a feature film that will engage audiences on a massive scale, much like the iconic film The Godfather did for its themes.
The film’s narrative will dramatically expose a multi-layered strategy allegedly used to secure power by masking core electoral concerns. It will delve into:
- The Weaponization of Victimhood: How a leader’s public persona can be used as a shield against criticism.
- The Politicization of National Security: How military events can be leveraged to divert public attention from economic and social issues.
- The Politics of Doles and Media: How welfare schemes and media alignment can create a dependent voter base.
The core of the story, however, will focus on the most serious allegations: the concerns surrounding electronic voting machines (EVMs) and alleged electoral fraud. By bringing these complex and often-overlooked topics to life through a thrilling cinematic narrative, the RMN Foundation aims to make them accessible to a global audience.
Through this film project, the RMN Foundation seeks to achieve several key objectives:
- Raise Global Awareness: Spark an international conversation about the fragility of democratic institutions and the need for transparent electoral processes.
- Empower Citizens: Educate voters on the importance of understanding their rights and the potential threats to a free and fair election.
- Support Advocacy: The film’s message will be used in educational campaigns to advocate for electoral reforms and greater accountability from governing bodies.
The related political research report titled “Unveiling the Smokescreen of Indian Democracy: Fabricated Factors Masking Electoral Manipulation” is written by national award-winning journalist Rakesh Raman.
The RMN Foundation’s work has consistently focused on raising a collective voice against corruption, injustice, and human rights violations. The “Smokescreen” film project is a natural extension of this mission, leveraging the power of storytelling to inspire action and demand a higher standard of democratic practice.
For more information on the RMN Foundation’s initiatives and to support its mission, please visit rmnfoundation.org.