Political leaders are becoming their own satire
A conversation with Armando Iannucci, satirist, writer and director. Interviewer: Vazha Tavberidze
VAZHA TAVBERIDZE: It surely must be a bountiful time to be a satirist, in this age of madness…
ARMANDO IANNUCCI: You know, you sort of want to be out of a job, really. It’s far better that the world functions well, rather than so badly that the only thing you can do is say something entertaining about how bad it's gotten. And as we’ve discussed many times, the people in power have become their own satire, because they all believe in entertainment. It's all about attention-seeking and making the headlines.
VAZHA TAVBERIDZE: It surely must be a bountiful time to be a satirist, in this age of madness…
ARMANDO IANNUCCI: You know, you sort of want to be out of a job, really. It’s far better that the world functions well, rather than so badly that the only thing you can do is say something entertaining about how bad it's gotten. And as we’ve discussed many times, the people in power have become their own satire, because they all believe in entertainment. It's all about attention-seeking and making the headlines.
July 8, 2025 - Armando Iannucci Vazha Tavberidze
