Land Of The Blind(2006) -

as Maximilian II: A "Caligula-esque" figure portraying the grotesque vanity of inherited power.

: It draws parallels to Stalinist Russia, Mao’s China, Mussolini’s Italy, and the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Land of the Blind(2006)

: To highlight the absurdity of absolute power, the film depicts Thorne reversing traffic signals (red meaning "go") and forcing women into burqas. as Maximilian II: A "Caligula-esque" figure portraying the

: Influenced by Thorne's seductive intelligence, Joe helps orchestrate a bloody coup to overthrow Maximilian. Land of the Blind(2006)

Critics were largely divided on the film's execution. It holds a on Rotten Tomatoes , with many reviewers calling it pretentious or heavy-handed. However, the performances—particularly those of Fiennes and Sutherland—were widely praised for their depth despite the "muddled" nature of the screenplay.