Reflection Of The Film Elysium

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Good Morning/ afternoon class and Mrs Guest, today I have chosen to talk to you about the film Elysium. In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined earth. Secretary Delacort, a government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. When max is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that, if successful, will not only save his life but could bring equality to these polarized worlds. The film takes place on both a ravaged Earth, and a luxurious space habitat called Elysium. It explores political and sociological themes such as immigration, overpopulation, health care, exploitation, and class issues. From the issues being raised in the movie, you can already see that these contemporary issues relate precisely to the world we live in today. Film director Neill Blomkamp’s main message to the film is the material inequality that our world today is an outrage. This message brings me to the main points that I will be focusing on this afternoon. Class issues and health care. Class issues relate to the way people live their lives, not only are class issues evident in the film they also exist in every day life as we see it today. Some do not have the privileges like others. For example third world countries don’t have the access to proper education, employment or adequate amounts of leisure time. Health care on the other hand can be related in the exact same format. Some do not have those resources needed to keep themselves and their communities well. Both class issues and healthcare are connected. Th... ... middle of paper ... ...ng a variety of interests There are now four obvious lines which show the different types of classes our society today lives in. The upper class, middle class, working class and lower class. These classes are how people live today and what I have just read out and what is in front of you on your cards are the privileges each class have to offer. Not only is this evident in the film Elysium it is also relatable to how our world is today. Put yourself in the shoes of those who have these certain privileges. How would you feel to be standing in the position where (say names) are standing. Well this is the life some people face everyday. These situations don’t just occur in films, they are happening right now as we speak. If I am going to leave you with one message today it is to accept what is, let go of what was and have faith in what will be. Thank you for listening

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