T'Challa Dialogue
Shows how Wakanda is what made Erik who he is.
He is a monster of our own making.
Erik only accepts his Wakandan heritage when he wants something.
I am N’Jadaka, son of prince N’Jobu. (said in Xhosa)
Shows that Erik's used to death, as he lives in a run down town that has a lot of violence.
No tears for me? - N’Jobu
Everybody dies, it's just life around here - Erik
This technique reflects how the neighborhood/oakland is poor
Low angle shot of basketball hoop made from plastic basket
Erik's Ancestral Plane
Erik's ancestral plane is his small childhood apartment
T'Challa's thoughts on Erik using Wakandan weapons across the world.
You want to see us become just like the people you hate so much! Divide and conquer, just as they did!
A critique of the British Museum and Colonialism
How do you think your ancestors got these?
You think they paid a fair price?
Or did they take it like they took everything else?
W'Kabi's thoughts on revealing Wakanda
You let the refugees in, you let in all their problems.
Shows how Wakanda has flipped and will move in a new direction.
180 degree dutch tilt as Erik enters throne room as King
The symbol of royalty, gives and takes the power of Black Panther
Close up of the heart shaped herb.
Shows who T'Challa is as a person and King.
I will not abandon someone to die, when I have the means to save his life.
This brings the idea that Wakanda is a paradise/utopia.
You believe that, a kid from Oakland running around believing in fairytales.
Shows how T’Chaka and his ancestors chose Wakanda over their people
He was the truth I chose to omit - T’Chaka
I chose my people, I chose wakanda - T’Chaka
Visual connection between Wakanda and everyone else.
Tribal font used when changing settings.
N’Jobu, as a double spy, using his heritage as a cover.
Midshot of tapestries used to hide the guns
Wakanda revealing their country to the world in aid of connection
But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers.
Shows Wakanda has abandoned the rest of Africa and African descendants to colonization
It's about 2 billion people all over the world that look like us. But their lives are a lot harder. Wakanda has the tools to liberate them all.
Non-diagetic: showing the two sides merging.
Music - Hip hop/tribal african music merging
This develops the idea that Wakandan traditions being preserved
High angle shot of T'Challa being buried in snow.
Shows the colonisation of language
T’Challa speaks Xhosa to his father but speaks English when saying something important
This shows how although Wakanda did not actively colonise others, they also did not stop it, therefore letting the colonisation happen.
You were wrong! All of you were wrong! To turn your backs on the rest of the world. We let the fear of our discovery stop us from doing what is right
Dead & free, rather than Alive & colonised
“Just bury me in the ocean with my ancestors that jumped from the ships. Cause they knew death was better than bondage”
Erik, showing his true motivation for taking Wakanda
The world took everything away from me! Everything I ever loved! But I'ma make sure we're even. I'ma track down anyone who would even think of being loyal to you!
T’Challa has royalty in his blood. Signifies that he is the true king, he is connected to his countries beliefs, culture and tradition.
Suit has purple lines like veins from kinetic energy- costume
Shows that a lot of people of color have to defend their heritage
Eric, wearing armor to show he’s ready to defend his heritage to the Wakandan elders-MID SHOT in Throne Room.