Dream a dream – Part II

Every idea has two aspects, the humane and the evil. What happens if the only sanctuary known to man is evaded, exploited and commercialized?

Paprika explores the possibility of watching someone else’s dream, participating in this highly individualistic, personal activity. The conflict arises when DC Mini, the device that allows therapists to enter a patient’s dreams is stolen. All hell breaks loose, people jump off buildings, talking gibberish, possessed by some diabolical whim.

The beauty of such concepts is the freedom of expression they offer. Nothing is better than being able to see a person’s thoughts. And that’s exactly what you can expect from the film. Bizarre visuals, disconnected frames blatantly justified by their existence as a dream. The medium of animation lends itself beautifully to the narrative, allowing bizarre depictions of characters and plot.

Sigmund Freud would have been gleefully proud of this visual dichotomy of mind and body. Watch it, and you will never dream the same again...

The ever growing spiral in Tim’s mind.....

It’s always interesting to follow the visual language of a film. Every director has his/her own distinct visual style, which reflects in everything that they do.

Tim Burton is one of my favorite directors and we have something in common, we both love spirals! Spirals give the illusion of movement, smooth and emanating endlessly.

Here are some instances of the presence of spirals in his popular films; they are present in characteristic features, as backgrounds and props.

Or you can get a detailed view of the 3 films here:

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