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The World in Images
Season 5 · Episode 58
When Filmmakers Turn to Advertising
0.011mMay 18, 2026
In February 2026, a striking commercial stood out during the Super Bowl broadcast. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring actress Emma Stone, the ad employs cinematic conventions to promote a product - in this case, a website creation platform.
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