PART ONE
This film is a comment on the duality of fame - looking into the benefits and also complications that accompany fame.
Symbolism Explained:
1. metal washing line creates bars to block the way towards a "heavenly place".
2. Drinking in the red room is symbolic of the danger that comes with fame. Even they know what will happen - they continue to take.
3. Red cup with water is a visual metaphor for fame - water is suggesting purity however, the cup tints it red (suggesting danger).
3. television effect is a visual representation of the public image that is created.
4. gear 1 - trying to escape fame slowly (gear one is typically used for slow speeds).
5. driving - trying to escape fame.
6. typing is showing the public "hate" on the artist.
7. fish - show something quite pretty and appealing but the rays of light create a sinister atmosphere around the fish (another visual metaphor for fame).
8. photograph - famous person has been taken away from their personal life.
9. person in rays of light - symbolizes the fans worshiping the famous like Gods.
10. silhouettes with clouds - visual representation for fame (shadows represent fame, clouds represent success).
