Mad Max fury is basically about an absolutist state set in a post apocalyptic world where everyone is made to believe in a false narrative that the supreme ruler can’t be killed and that he is their savior from the dangers outside their society. No one dares venture out beyond their civilization. Everyone is made to believe that each has a role to play in the society for the overall well being and injustice is just part of larger design. So much so that people with strong blood are identified and used as blood banks. Oil is the most prized possession. Yet it is wasted on most miniscule of irrational pursuit. Warriors serve the leader with full devotion ready to dispense their life without any reasoning for whatsoever reason. Believing that doing so shall let them live their after-life in a paradise called Vallala. They even spray their lips white and shout Vallala before sacrificing themselves. With no advanced scientific technology left, weapons are made with insignificant items. But the creativity in it is stupendous which leads to creation of powerful weapons. Yet, the basic scarce necessity’s water distribution is pathetic. Water is just released and people fight to get hold of it. Much is wasted.
The conflict points to fact that in some way everyone is a commodity. The same is the case with post modern consumerism society, where everyone’s skills and time are tied to monetary values.
Milk mothers, slave boys, mad guitarist
Immortal Joe is a war hero who has survived a downhill war. His cult reaches out far to The Wretched who - being at the bottom of the hierarchy - flee to The Citadel to be offered water and a way into The Citadel itself if they are chosen by Immortn. Joe covers himself from head to toe in white powder to ease his pain, giving him a ghostly pallor which is mimicked by War Boys. He wears bulletproof Plexiglas armor, which is adorned with several service medals and molded to give him a muscular appearance. His elaborate costume is designed to both aid his failing body and hide it from the prying eyes of The Wretched and War Boys. It's also used as means of intimidation.
Joe displays many traits typical of cult leaders and dictators. He is a tremendous public speaker, delivering lofty speeches to elicit fealty from his subjects. He regularly demonstrates his control over The Citadel's resources, constantly reaffirming his dominion over the population.
Despite his totalitarian nature, Joe does seem to have altruistic side. He sincerely believes that he is doing right by society within The Citadel: by rationing the water, growing and distributing crops, capturing "blood bags" (enslaved individuals used as blood donors) for medical use, and by implementing a "breeding program". He has a great affection for his wives but treats them as objects rather than people, referring to them as his "treasures". In the Mad Max: Fury Road comic he considers the wives ungrateful for what he apparently sincerely considers to be generosity. He seems to think his keeping the wives prisoner as sex slaves is truly what's best for them and thinks of them as spoiled when they verbally rebel.
The Green Place was once inhabited by the ‘Many Mothers’. It was capable of growing crops and maintaining a population of settlers. However, at some point the soil became contaminated. Vegetation stopped growing and the Green Place was plagued with crows. The Vuvalini moved on once they knew the area was incapable of supporting a harvest.
Contrary to the philosophy of the war bys, The Buzzards do not seek to salvage and re-use found materials. They do not care for the rebirth of society. The Buzzards simply consume the remains of the old world, they are scrap merchants. They see steel instead of a potential sedan, they see meat instead of a human being
The Bullet Farmer is obsessed with firearms and feels naked without a gun. He has had some of his teeth replaced with bullets and wears clothes largely consisting of ammunition (bandolier) pouches. He drives a vehicle called The Peacemaker.
His surname, Kalashnikov, is the official name of the famous assault rifle known as the AK-47.
"Survival is key", explained Miller. "I think it's a reason why the American Western was such a staple for the better part of a century in American cinema. They were allegorical tales with figures in the landscape working these things out"
But after close observation it appears that there is not a single power house as is depicted, but three – Immortal joe, The bullet farmer and people eater. They are hands in gloves and trade essential items with each other, essentially ensuring class interest.
Concept of individual liberties being sacrificed for organization gains. Individual ethos, values and beliefs are overlooked so as to assimilate in the corporate world.
Systems and organisational structure are justified for the overall good of company. Effective checks and balances are missing for rapid economic growth as can be seen in the 2008 crisis, Indian NPA issue.
In times of crisis, radical measures undertaken headed by few powerful individuals. In times of war, industrial goods given more importance over consumer goods manufacturing.
The conflict points to fact that in some way everyone is a commodity. The same is the case with post modern consumerism society, where everyone’s skills and time are tied to monetary values.
Milk mothers, slave boys, mad guitarist
Immortal Joe is a war hero who has survived a downhill war. His cult reaches out far to The Wretched who - being at the bottom of the hierarchy - flee to The Citadel to be offered water and a way into The Citadel itself if they are chosen by Immortn. Joe covers himself from head to toe in white powder to ease his pain, giving him a ghostly pallor which is mimicked by War Boys. He wears bulletproof Plexiglas armor, which is adorned with several service medals and molded to give him a muscular appearance. His elaborate costume is designed to both aid his failing body and hide it from the prying eyes of The Wretched and War Boys. It's also used as means of intimidation.
Joe displays many traits typical of cult leaders and dictators. He is a tremendous public speaker, delivering lofty speeches to elicit fealty from his subjects. He regularly demonstrates his control over The Citadel's resources, constantly reaffirming his dominion over the population.
Despite his totalitarian nature, Joe does seem to have altruistic side. He sincerely believes that he is doing right by society within The Citadel: by rationing the water, growing and distributing crops, capturing "blood bags" (enslaved individuals used as blood donors) for medical use, and by implementing a "breeding program". He has a great affection for his wives but treats them as objects rather than people, referring to them as his "treasures". In the Mad Max: Fury Road comic he considers the wives ungrateful for what he apparently sincerely considers to be generosity. He seems to think his keeping the wives prisoner as sex slaves is truly what's best for them and thinks of them as spoiled when they verbally rebel.
The Green Place was once inhabited by the ‘Many Mothers’. It was capable of growing crops and maintaining a population of settlers. However, at some point the soil became contaminated. Vegetation stopped growing and the Green Place was plagued with crows. The Vuvalini moved on once they knew the area was incapable of supporting a harvest.
Contrary to the philosophy of the war bys, The Buzzards do not seek to salvage and re-use found materials. They do not care for the rebirth of society. The Buzzards simply consume the remains of the old world, they are scrap merchants. They see steel instead of a potential sedan, they see meat instead of a human being
The Bullet Farmer is obsessed with firearms and feels naked without a gun. He has had some of his teeth replaced with bullets and wears clothes largely consisting of ammunition (bandolier) pouches. He drives a vehicle called The Peacemaker.
His surname, Kalashnikov, is the official name of the famous assault rifle known as the AK-47.
"Survival is key", explained Miller. "I think it's a reason why the American Western was such a staple for the better part of a century in American cinema. They were allegorical tales with figures in the landscape working these things out"
But after close observation it appears that there is not a single power house as is depicted, but three – Immortal joe, The bullet farmer and people eater. They are hands in gloves and trade essential items with each other, essentially ensuring class interest.
Concept of individual liberties being sacrificed for organization gains. Individual ethos, values and beliefs are overlooked so as to assimilate in the corporate world.
Systems and organisational structure are justified for the overall good of company. Effective checks and balances are missing for rapid economic growth as can be seen in the 2008 crisis, Indian NPA issue.
In times of crisis, radical measures undertaken headed by few powerful individuals. In times of war, industrial goods given more importance over consumer goods manufacturing.
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