Not Only Hunger Games: The Lobster and 3 Other Most Inventive Dystopian Movies
You definitely wouldn't want to find yourself in these movies.
To find oneself in a utopian society is the dream of every inhabitant of the planet, but sometimes life presents something completely opposite.
In recent years, world cinema has given us many films with a variety of dystopian plots, be it harsh totalitarianism, the threat of humanity's death due to lack of resources, or social oppression.
1. The Lobster, 2015
The Lobster by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos occupies a special place among dystopias, because this movie is not like any other representative of the genre.
The action takes place in the near future, but it is not the poor classes that are oppressed, but those who have been unable to find a partner. The system decides to fight singles by sending them to special hotels, where they have 45 days to fall in love and build a relationship. If they fail, they are turned into animals and released into the forest.
It is hard to imagine that such a situation will ever exist in the world, but something similar has probably been felt by everyone who has had to fend off relatives' questions about their private lives during another family gathering.
2. V for Vendetta, 2005
In the future, a terrible virus epidemic occurs, causing chaos in society. Then the Chancellor's dictatorship comes into play, imposing a curfew, allowing party members any freedoms, and having his spies everywhere.
Fortunately, the people have hope in the form of a mysterious oppositionist in a Guy Fawkes mask who is willing to do anything to end the oppression. So no matter what happens, it is important to believe that there will always be that one hero who will inspire others to change the future.
3. Ready Player One, 2018
The year is 2050, civilization is collapsing. Everyone seeks salvation in a simulation called OASIS. And in a strange way, the fate of all humanity depends on the outcome of the game.
The advent of the information age has frightened many, and dystopias about the dominance of AI have been a staple of cinema since the invention of the first computer. There is nothing wrong with escaping reality – we all benefit from being distracted from what is happening around us.
But when it happens to the detriment of your real life, it is worth thinking about, because in a world falling apart, preserving your own sanity is more important than anything else.
4. Metropolis, 1927
According to the plot, the city of the future is divided into two parts – the rich live and enjoy themselves above, and the poor work and suffer below. One day, the son of the local oppressor, Joh Fredersen, goes down and is horrified to see a giant monster devouring people.
Severe social inequality is one of the main signs that society is moving toward a dystopian foundation. One of the first to effectively reflect on this issue on the big screen was Fritz Lang with his Metropolis.