Media of Kasterburg
The media of Kasterburg provides information and entertainment for the Kasterburg Republic through the thinly-veiled filter of the National Society for Propaganda, the media division of the Kasterburger government. Under its umbrella fall a diverse range of platforms, such as newspapers, radio, television and film.
Newspapers
The Kasterburger Klaroen is the most widely circulated newspaper in the Republic. It is state-owned and as such considered to be the voice of the government. Other newpapers of importance are Die Porolische Gazett, De Heraut and Kasterburger Landesblatt. Although Kasterburg is an autocracy, the press is relatively free and undisturbed by government influence.
Radio and Television
Cinema
Kasterburg is home to a surprisingly artistic and innovative cinematic scene. Following the renewed interest in movies on Micras during the late 1650s, Kasterburger movies became one of the country's most prized export products. Biggest production company is Lost Mind Productions, which is well known for its low-budget horror films, which are by far the most popular movies in the Republic. Some of the most internationally well-received actors and directors come from Kasterburg.
Although popular, Kasterburger movies are often the subject of controversy due to its portrayal of ethnic stereotypes, violence and thinly veiled propaganda. Some movies have not received positive international reviews, due to its content. An example is the film The Battle for Litkov, a dramatized version of the settlement of Porolia, in which native inhabitants are depicted as backwards and cruel.
Film Studios
- Lost Mind Productions
- Nationale Maatschappij voor Propaganda
Important People
- Peter Backson, director
- Rath Basilbone, actor
- Marcus Brühl, director
- Zelda Maria Copernicus, actress
- Victoria Estbank, actress
- Rudi Gout, actor
- Greta Orlando, actress
Notable Films
Benacian Horror; After the passing of her husband, Alexa Van Dyck travels to the small seaside resort of Blauwburg. Not everything in this small village is as it seems when an unholy Nezeni curse appears to rest on its residents.
The Battle for Litkov; A band of Kasterburger settlers reaches the city of Litkov. Scheming Azkhenazi, lurking Laqi and a Kalgachian of dubious intentions try to undermine the destiny of the brave group.
Breakfast for One; Comedy-drama about Jebediah Straus, an ordinary man who after the death of his wife ends up in an unexpected adventure and becomes the unlikely hero of his own story.
Jodocus van Haltna; Dramatised bio-pic about Jodocus van Haltna, the first Batavian Regent. The film depicts the Batavian struggle for independence in a revisionist light, drawing comparisons to the Kasterburger Republic.
