Topic > Theme of Conformity in the Melting Pot - 1087

The Fishes, led by Julian, are a nonconformist revolutionary group who are "at war with the British government until it recognizes equal rights for all immigrants to Britain." The high “at war” mode emphasizes their nonconformist nature and difference in values; the Fish fight for justice for refugees and subvert the fascist values ​​of the British government. Rebellion among other members of the population can also be seen in a scene with Theo on the train. Cuarón uses one long continuous take as the audience follows him on his journey, which creates a documentary feel and makes the film more realistic. The scene begins with anti-immigration propaganda broadcast on the train and the camera slowly pans to Theo and the windows where rebels could be seen throwing rocks at the train. The slow shift from anti-immigrant propaganda to rebels emphasizes dissent in society; the rebels do not agree with the values ​​and policies of the British government. Cuarón represents people and politics in a unique and evocative way through an exploration of conformity and non-conformity in a dystopian atmosphere.