Plato's Allegory of the Cave

This is my final project for my film class at Mass Art in 2001. Originally on Super 8, the editing is TERRIBLE because it was only the second time I'd physically cut and taped film together before. I still like it, though.

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[greatvideo2]

Letter box? how did you do that on youtube?

[ladylinton]

That's just how it looked when I got the Super 8 transferred to DVD.

[cmalchik]

The animation wasn't very smooth... That said, it certainly didn't take away from the experience.

[pbrackin]

nice

[manlyman80345]

VERY well done!. It's quite, please forgive the primitive expression, artsy.

[AldrichSpaak]

Hehe. It is very original. Good work, my congratulation ;)

[geroldkid]

Awesome project. I don't care about the editing, but thank you for taking the "what if" route when the enlightened one frees the prisoners.

[August1977]

The cave represents our social paradigm that determines who we are in relationship to this world. A paradigm (yesod) can only be profitable (hod) if it is supported (netzach) by all interacting members, if one member defies the existing paradigm he jeopardizes the identity and relationship of all its members. The indignation the members experience is based on 'loyalty' and describes the typical scapegoat mechanism where a group defends its own identity.

[Hardballgirl93]

like it looks vintage retro cool

[tubeuseryou101]

Well done. The grainy silent movie format adds texture and intrigue, and the end where the other prisoner turns around to look leaves it open ended. Perhaps he will find enlightenment. An allegory that suggests there is hope for us all to achieve a greater understanding.