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In the film "Snowpiercer," the train serves as a microcosm, revealing social class divisions. It portrays the contrast in how front and rear cars are treated, mirroring real world differences. Simultaneously, the film underscores the evident impact of this class divide on resource allocation.

In a specific sequence, sunlight represents resources, effectively unveiling the social class network in the city. Sunlight permeates the cityscape, illuminating the elegant high-rise residences. Conversely, the lower floors reside in shadow with limited sunlight exposure.

Collaborator: Christina Liu

02 CONCEPT

In the film Snowpiercer, the train serves as a microcosm, revealing social class divisions. It portrays the contrast in how front and rear carriages are treated, mirroring real world differences. Simultaneously, the film underscores the evident impact of this class divide on resource allocation.

We employ resources as a framing device to depict class divisions. In this sequence, sunlight, space, and height symbolize resources, revealing the social class network in the city. The affluent class enjoys abundant natural light, spacious rooms, and vertical space. In contrast, the less privileged class relies on artificial light, smaller beds, and tighter rooms. Taking inspiration from Snowpiercer depicting various classes sharing the same space to dramatize class divisions, this sequence situates both rich and poor spaces within the same room.

The simile and metaphor in this sequence illustrate the entrenched class division within the city's social structure.