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GreatGazoo

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6. Bond films were funded in part by the British government

Reply to EX500rider (Reply #2)

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 09:27 AM

Oct 5

as part of soft power efforts.

This is also where 007 fits in for Anthony. “We’re funding films, and the films should support our global brand in the era of globalization,” he says. “As regards James Bond, I had this bit in the book because it strikes me that Britain is not a hard power country anymore. They’re not really a military power, but it still has a big reputation for spying.

Good overview of the 100+ year relationship between British cinema and influence operations:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/british-propaganda-film-interview-james-bond-the-crown-1236046454/

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