Social justice and gastronomy
The Platform is a horror fable that uses food as a metaphor in order to criticize the current social system and its lack of an equitable distribution of limited resources. In this film, the monster arises from the reactions of its different characters when they find themselves excluded from the rich...
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Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios sobre Cultura y Sociedad
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| description | The Platform is a horror fable that uses food as a metaphor in order to criticize the current social system and its lack of an equitable distribution of limited resources. In this film, the monster arises from the reactions of its different characters when they find themselves excluded from the richest echelons of the prison they inhabit. Faced with this situation, several reactions arise: the individual struggle for survival, attempts towards creating social awareness and to start a social revolution. The story gives the viewer the chance to reflect on the moral implications of each part of the story,which uses horror to communicate its message while not reaching a clear conclusion as to which would be the best way to achieve a future differentfrom that one portrayed. This article analyzes the implications of the actions of the different characters, using literary and social references, placingspecial emphasis on the use of food as the main element that motivates and moves the characters and creates ethical dilemmas. |
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| spelling | oai:ojs.revistas.unc.edu.ar:article-292472020-07-02T18:19:31Z Social justice and gastronomy Justicia social y gastronomía McGowan, Nadia The Platform Food Moral dilemma Resource distribution El hoyo Comida Dilema moral Reparto de recursos The Platform is a horror fable that uses food as a metaphor in order to criticize the current social system and its lack of an equitable distribution of limited resources. In this film, the monster arises from the reactions of its different characters when they find themselves excluded from the richest echelons of the prison they inhabit. Faced with this situation, several reactions arise: the individual struggle for survival, attempts towards creating social awareness and to start a social revolution. The story gives the viewer the chance to reflect on the moral implications of each part of the story,which uses horror to communicate its message while not reaching a clear conclusion as to which would be the best way to achieve a future differentfrom that one portrayed. This article analyzes the implications of the actions of the different characters, using literary and social references, placingspecial emphasis on the use of food as the main element that motivates and moves the characters and creates ethical dilemmas. The Platform/El hoyo es una fábula de terror que utiliza la comida como metáfora para criticar el sistema social actual y la falta de un reparto equitativo de recursos limitados. En ella, el monstruo deriva de las reacciones de los propios personajes al verse excluidos de los escalafones más ricos de la sociedad carcelaria que habitan. Ante esta situación, se plantean diferentes reacciones: la lucha individual por la supervivencia, las tentativas de concienciación social y el intento de revolución social. La historia da al espectador la oportunidad de realizar estas reflexiones morales utilizando el terror como plataforma para ello, pero sin llegar a una conclusión firme de qué camino se puede seguir para conseguir un futuro que se aleje de dicho género. En este artículo se analizan las implicaciones de las acciones de los diversos personajes, utilizando referentes literarios y sociales, poniendo especial énfasis en el uso de los alimentos por ser el eje principal que motiva y mueve a los personajes a la vez que crea dilemas éticos. Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios sobre Cultura y Sociedad 2020-07-02 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/eticaycine/article/view/29247 Ética y Cine Journal; Vol. 10 Núm. 2 (2020): Ingerir, comer, degustar. La comida en el cine; 23-31 2250-5415 2250-5660 10.31056/2250.5415.v10.n2 spa https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/eticaycine/article/view/29247/30048 Derechos de autor 2020 Ética y Cine https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ |
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| title | Social justice and gastronomy |
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| topic | The Platform Food Moral dilemma Resource distribution El hoyo Comida Dilema moral Reparto de recursos |
| topic_facet | The Platform Food Moral dilemma Resource distribution El hoyo Comida Dilema moral Reparto de recursos |
| url | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/eticaycine/article/view/29247 |
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