Directed by: Peter Weir
Written by: Andrew Niccol
Produced by: Scott Rudin
Andrew Niccol
Edward S. Feldman
Adam Schroeder
THE TRUMAN SHOW
(1998)
INTRODUCTION
Saw it for the for the first time: last year
Suggested by: me
Why: found it interesting by the trailer
Liked it: emotional, clever, makes you reflec,mix of reality & illusion
Plot and Setting
Truman Burbank : lives in a fake world
Entire life: TV show without knowing
Setting: Seahaven Island (perfect but artificial)
Gradually discovers truth: escapes
Main Characters
Truman Burbank: main character, innocent, curious
Christof: creator/director, controlling
Sylvia (Lauren): real woman, truth-teller
Meryl: fake wife, actress
Marlon: best friend, betrays him
Main Themes & Analysis
- Identity and self-awareness
- Truman = symbol of human curiosity
Why I Recommend It
makes you think about real life & media Strong message about freedom & truth Jim Carrey’s performance
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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Transcript
Directed by: Peter Weir
Written by: Andrew Niccol
Produced by: Scott Rudin Andrew Niccol Edward S. Feldman Adam Schroeder
THE TRUMAN SHOW
(1998)
INTRODUCTION
Saw it for the for the first time: last year
Suggested by: me
Why: found it interesting by the trailer
Liked it: emotional, clever, makes you reflec,mix of reality & illusion
Plot and Setting
Truman Burbank : lives in a fake world
Entire life: TV show without knowing
Setting: Seahaven Island (perfect but artificial)
Gradually discovers truth: escapes
Main Characters
Truman Burbank: main character, innocent, curious
Christof: creator/director, controlling
Sylvia (Lauren): real woman, truth-teller
Meryl: fake wife, actress
Marlon: best friend, betrays him
Main Themes & Analysis
Why I Recommend It
makes you think about real life & media Strong message about freedom & truth Jim Carrey’s performance
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION