THEMES
What theme is shown through Truman being watched 24/7?
What is Surveillance?
What does the repeated high-angle shot suggest about Truman?
What is Vulnerability or Lack of Power?
What is the final thing Truman says before he exits?
What is “In case I don’t see ya…” etc.?
We accept the reality of the world…” Who says this?
Who is Christof?
Define consumerism in one sentence.
What is the belief that buying brings happiness or identity?
Christof manipulating Truman’s reality reflects which theme?
What is Power and Control?
What technique is used when product placement is overly obvious?
What is Satire?
What does Truman’s walk through the door represent?
What is Escape or Freedom?
“In case I don’t see ya…” What’s the rest?
“Good afternoon, good evening, and good night.”
What’s a recurring symbol of surveillance in the film?
What is the Moon or Hidden Cameras?
The film critiques society’s obsession with purchasing and owning material possessions.
What is Consumerism?
What key symbol does Truman physically reach at the end?
What is the Wall or Exit Door?
Who tries to stop Truman from leaving the show?
What is Christof?
“I am the creator...” – What theme is shown here?
What is Playing God or Omnipotence?
What does Seahaven represent at a metaphorical level?
What is a Constructed Reality or Illusion (of Happiness)?
Truman’s final act represents what deeper philosophical idea?
What is Free Will?
How does the use of non-diegetic music enhance the ending of the film?
What is it both builds tension and signals release/relief?
What’s ironic about the audience’s last line in the film?
What is “What else is on?” — showing their apathy?
Finish this quote - “You never had a camera..."
What is "...in my head"?
What does the recurring product placement reveal about the show's purpose?
What is to make money?
How does the film suggest the audience is complicit in Truman’s imprisonment?
What is by having us watch the audience who is watching Truman?
How do vignette-style shots (black circular borders) reflect Truman’s reality?
What is they visually suggest limitation and surveillance?
Why does Christof speak to Truman from the sky?
What is to reinforce his god-like authority?
Who says: "You want to be an explorer…This’ll pass"?
Who is Meryl?
How is the panopticon model reflected in Seahaven?
What is everyone behaves properly because they believe they’re always being watched?