The shocking sight of participants who lost and their bodies strung everywhere provides a striking visual juxtaposition to the beautiful landscape. However, a strange, giant robot stands in the field and the participants look fearful and alert. The peaceful looking field and the warm colors stand out in the scenery. All of these elements can be found in the ensemble poster. The way they rush toward the money reminds us of ourselves as we struggle in a capitalist society.
The participants, who feel like they are on the edge of a cliff, charge forward without hesitation toward the enormous prize.
A stark comparison is created by showing children’s games enjoyed during childhood and altering them into something much more extreme and competitive. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk introduces Squid Game as “one giant allegory that expresses the capitalist society of contemporary times” and alludes to the diverse stories of the game participants and how they have been driven into a corner due to competition in modern society.
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