Prisoners: Symbolism Done Right

WATCH OUR VIDEO ON MINDHUNTER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-Q2-QflGZU&t=3s WATCH OUR VIDEO ON SICARIO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn5vK_tUg3w FREE SQUARESPACE TRIAL AND 10 PERCENT OFF FIRST PURCHASE: http://www.squarespace.com/storytellers SUPPORT & STICKERS: https://www.patreon.com/messages/1378290/reply/1572863 One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/storytellers1 FULL SPOILERS FOR PRISONERS IN VIDEO!! In this video essay we dive into the archetypal symbolism of the maze in Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013). Throughout my analysis I also go into the historical context of mazes and labyrinths and how proper usage of a symbol can greatly enhance the quality of a story. FILMS USED: - Prisoners (2013) - The Maze Runner (2014) - Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (2005) - The Shining (1980) - Incendies (2010) - Sicario (2014) - Enemy (2013) - Arrival (2016) MUSIC USED: Prisoners soundtrack by Johan Johannsson LITERATURE USED: - https://culturedecanted.com/2014/07/31/the-psychology-of-the-maze-as-a-modern-symbol/ - https://splashfromabove.wordpress.com/2013/10/06/the-prisoners-symbolism-with-a-purpose/ - https://vigilantcitizen.com/moviesandtv/esoteric-meaning-movie-prisoners/ Some overlay effects by: www.coolstockfootage.com Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Business Inquiries: [email protected] (Lars & Thomas)