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Short films throughout history - Coggle Diagram
Short films throughout history
1977
"Powers of Ten"
What was happening in the late 70s?
Economy
The second oil crisis was generated
High inflation and unemployment
Change in economic policies leading towards neoliberalism
Economic recession in many countries
Politics
Period of tension in the cold war
However, there were attempts at mediation, such as nuclear disarmament agreements.
Technology and Science
NASA Space Exploration
Continuation with space missions, leading experiments
Cultural
Film as a medium of communication
creating films reflecting tension and trauma caused by war
Theme
show the immensity and infinity of the universe, comparing the scales that each thing has
the concept of scale is explored through zooming in or out, reaching a very distant point in the galaxy or even the small atoms that make up the human hand
his step by step through different orders of magnitude illustrates the idea that everything is part of a larger context
The film focuses on the idea that we understand things from a certain perspective, highlighting relativity.
1985
"The big Snit"
What was happening in the mid-80s?
Politics
Tensions between the USA and the USSR continued to be high.
The new leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev led the USSR to the beginning of policies of openness and reforms such as "Perestroika" and "Glasnost".
Leading to economic restructuring and political transparency
Economy
Rise of neoliberalism
These policies focused on reducing the role of the state in the economy, privatization of industries and deregulation.
Technology and Science
Technological revolution
Personal computers were becoming more common in homes and offices.
e.g Apple's Macintosh, launched in 1984
Cultural
Cinema remained a powerful cultural force
Pop and rock dominated the music of the 80s.
Theme
absurd attitude of humans
More importance towards a simple thing than towards a truly important one
Film e.g a simple fight between a couple is placed above a nuclear war.
2017
"Social Media Addiction"
Theme
look at the effects that excessive use of social media has on people's mental and social health.
The film expresses social media as a force that leads to isolation, anxiety, and altered reality.
It emphasizes the contrast between idealized online people and genuine human connections.
What was happening in the late 2010s?
Economy
Recovery from the 2008 financial crisis
Despite the time, there were still nations recovering from the 2008 crisis, this was because the recovery between countries was uneven.
Technology and Science
Technological advances
The rise of smartphones, artificial intelligence and augmented reality began to change everyday life and business
Politics
Conflicts in the Middle East
The Syrian Civil War continued, with a serious humanitarian impact and the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS).
Cultural
Crucial role of social media
Social networks like Twitter, Instagram, etc., played a role in communication and politics.
Change to streaming platforms
Streaming platforms like Netflix and Spotify, which changed the way people consumed content.
Alejandro Cely - Mariana Cardenas