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The filmmaker says the celebrated sci-fi movie was designed as a warning against fascism—not a blueprint for a real military uniform.
The director says the military designs echo imagery deliberately criticized in his 1997 film.
Paul Verhoeven says officials should understand the troubling symbolism behind the movie’s visual style.
He explains that the film’s uniforms were influenced by Leni Riefenstahl and designed to evoke fascism.
The acclaimed director reminds viewers that ‘Starship Troopers’ was satire—not a celebration of militarism.
