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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Extended Reading
  • Carmine 2022-03-24 09:01:02

    Imagination and setting break through the sky, especially in the current era. Although the spaceships are all models, the inferior special effects lightsabers of Alec Guinness and the Black Samurai also make people act instantly, but they are really wonderful.

  • Holden 2021-10-20 18:59:39

    Now it seems that the plot is relatively old-fashioned and superficial, and it is a weak link. But after all, it was the first of Hollywood's large-scale production of visual effects movies, so it is still great. (9.0/10)

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope quotes

  • Princess Leia Organa: [07:38] Darth Vader. Only you could be so bold. The Imperial Senate will not sit still for this. When they hear you've attacked a diplomatic...

    Darth Vader: Don't act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren't on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you.

    Princess Leia Organa: I don't know what you're talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan...

    Darth Vader: You are part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! Take her away!

  • Princess Leia Organa: [to Han] I knew there was more to you than money.