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In response, the UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt", and saying it will seek an immediate dismissal.

Despite its often dark themes and cynical take on humanity, the show clearly has become an aspirational marketing vehicle for brands across the spectrum.

Moseby doesn’t enter the story with any sort of idealism and yet he is still unmoored by just how cynical, sordid and despicable the world he is drawn into turns out to be.

“Conclave” offers a cynical take on the electoral process at times, yet it also extends a sincere plea for compassion in times of crisis, a lesson that feels valuable to our country today.

He said he came in for criticism from people who questioned "how dare this middle-class photographer photograph the working class in this cynical way".