Political Situation Reflected in Art

Lina 2022-04-21 09:01:02

Leaving aside the groundbreaking new heights of science fiction, let's just talk about what I saw in the film at the time of the Cold War.

The vast display of space and the detailed characterization of the space shuttle driving fully demonstrated the space age that the United States was in at that time. At that time, the moon landing projects one after another made the terms such as exploration of space and astronauts become the most commonly talked about. one of the topics.

The reason why the United States vigorously develops the aerospace industry is to compete with the former Soviet Union in the Cold War.

There are many aspects of the film that are critical of the Soviet Union.

The uniform of the villain resembles the uniform of a Soviet officer;

the hero in the film represents democracy, and the devil represents dictatorship - the definition of the Soviet system in the United States;

the core is the old Jada and the big devil's strong belief in the Force - supernatural power - After all, even though everyone around us worships technology, it is the invisible and intangible Force that ultimately helps the hero win. This conveys such a message: No matter how much technology develops and develops, people still have to believe that there is a power greater than themselves, and this power is still idealistic. In fact, it can be seen as the teaching of the religious world to the materialistic world: you do not believe in God, do not believe in God, and ultimately God and the spirits will help us to destroy you.

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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope quotes

  • [Han answers the intercom after comandeering an attack station]

    Han Solo: [sounding official] Uh, everything's under control. Situation normal.

    Voice: What happened?

    Han Solo: [getting nervous] Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction, but uh... everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?

    Voice: We're sending a squad up.

    Han Solo: Uh, uh... negative, negative. We had a reactor leak here now. Give us a few minutes to lock it down. Large leak, very dangerous.

    Voice: Who is this? What's your operating number?

    Han Solo: Uh...

    [Han shoots the intercom]

    Han Solo: [muttering] Boring conversation anyway. LUKE, WE'RE GONNA HAVE COMPANY!

  • General Tagge: And until this battle station is fully operational, we are vulnerable! The Rebel Alliance is too well equipped! They're more dangerous than you realize.

    Admiral Motti: Dangerous to your starfleet, Commander; not to this battle station.