1) What questions are posed by Post Apocalyptic films?
How would we maintain our Humanity?Who would guide us?
How would we rebuild the world?
2)What are the 'Walking Dead'? How have they been used in other films?
They are people who have been numbed, disconnected, not really using all of their emotions.Zombies are a metaphor for losing our Humanity.
3)What might the key to survival in Post Apocalyptic film narratives?
Currency would be your possessions e.g clothes, food and water.4)How far will Eli go to survive?
He will kill things that we would not think about killing to satisfy his hunger. E.g a cat.5)What would survivors of the apocalypse ask?
They would ask if there is a God, many people blame religion, absence of faith have created the void.6)In the Book of Eli, what has happened to the Bibles and why?
All of the Bibles have been buried and destroyed.7) How is Religion used in The Book of Eli? How is Religion used in reality?
Religion is used for power before and after the Apocalypse just like in real life.8)How do societies in reality avoid catastrophes?
We band together and form groups.9) Who will the future leaders be in Post Apocalyptic scenarios?
People who are good leaders, loud and opinionated.10) What does Eli represent?
He represents Hope.
Background information on The Book of Eli
The producers of the film wanted the sky to become its own character. This is why establishing shots using the sky are so prominent throughout the film.
It is based in rural america
they employed comic book creators to draw the dystopia like scenery around Eli in order to create the set
Eli
- He is a stereotypical hero, As he saved people because he HAD to.
- He is only violent when cornered, However when hes angry, the emotion takes over and it becomes difficult to stop or show mercy.
- The character Eli took many months preparation before filming as, Denzel had to undergo weaponry training and fighting lessons in order for him to use these, god given skills within the film.
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