Dec 22 2008
Existentialism and “The Truman Show” - Part 4: Conclusion
Whether it be subjectivity over objectivity, existence preceding essence, or freedom, “The Truman Show” so blatantly radiates existential ideals that it’s hard to ignore once you know about it. As a film major, it’s a good thing to know that all the actions on screen begin to speak so much louder than what’s on the surface. They begin to project ideas, values, morals. Even worldviews. The power of film in our culture is tremendous, and it’s good to know what we’re putting into our subconscious before we just start absorbing everything. “The Truman Show” is just one of many examples of how worldviews can sneak their way into media and have a definite effect on how we start to view the world around us.
