'District 9' was a singular anti-Apartheid metaphor, and 'Elysium' is a more general metaphor about immigration and how the First World and Third World meet. But the thing that I like the most about the metaphor is that it can be scaled to suit almost any scenario.
This quote highlights the versatility of filmmaking metaphors in addressing complex social issues. Blomkamp emphasizes how certain themes, initially rooted in specific contexts like apartheid, can evolve to represent broader societal challenges such as immigration and global inequality. Its adaptability offers filmmakers a powerful tool to provoke thought, foster empathy, and trigger conversations across various scenarios. A well-crafted metaphor acts as a bridge, connecting diverse audiences by translating abstract issues into tangible narratives—making the invisible visible and the complex understandable.
