The movie is based on the infamous "Stanford Prison Experiment" conducted
in 1971. A makeshift prison is set up in a research lab, complete with
cells, bars and surveillance cameras. For two weeks 20 male participants
are hired to play prisoners and guards. The 'prisoners' are locked up
and have to follow seemingly mild rules, and the 'guards' are told
simply to retain order without using physical violence. Everybody is
free to quit at any time, thereby forfeiting payment. In the beginning
the mood between both groups is insecure and rather emphatic. But soon
quarrels arise and the wardens employ ever more drastic sanctions to
confirm their authority.
The movie is based on the infamous "Stanford Prison Experiment" conducted
in 1971. A makeshift prison is set up in a research lab, complete with
cells, bars and surveillance cameras. For two weeks 20 male participants
are hired to play prisoners and guards. The 'prisoners' are locked up
and have to follow seemingly mild rules, and the 'guards' are told
simply to retain order without using physical violence. Everybody is
free to quit at any time, thereby forfeiting payment. In the beginning
the mood between both groups is insecure and rather emphatic. But soon
quarrels arise and the wardens employ ever more drastic sanctions to
confirm their authority. 
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