The world then will probably have more screens, automated gadgets, and machines blended into the architectural fabric. If one has to imagine what the world would look like in 2415, technology will be the main character. However, the futuristic world imagined in the movie seems a little dated considering the fact that it is set in 2415. The sets of the movie function phenomenally to deliver the scenes with the desired impact and support the movie plot admirably. Final Thoughts | Æon Flux Modernist not Futurist_©(Portilla, 2012) ![]() These structured landscapes prove how meticulously every set of the movie has been planned to create the desired impact. Whereas, the almost fortified patches of greens surrounding the primary Goodchild residence have a militarized appearance depicting political power. The astonishing maze-like topiary gardens shown in the first few minutes, symbolize the suspicious events of the town. ![]() One cannot miss the peculiarity of the structured landscapes depicted in the movie. Structured Landscapes Structured Landscapes_©(Portilla, 2012) The simplistic expression of form and material alongside the natural dimension of light is a stark expression of a less human, more machine-centric futuristic world. The use of light against the monumental sculptural forms makes for striking visuals that facilitate the mysterious dystopian appeal of the movie. A few of the forms are sculptural, whereas the others are military-like.ĭrama of Monumentality and Light_©(Portilla, 2012) Massive scale with bulky elements repeated rhythmically is seen in all the structures shown in the movie. The modernist architecture in Aeon flux is monumental. The Drama of Monumentality and Light House of World Cultures_©Zain Mankani Minimalism is the staple in most of these brutalist modern spaces. The interiors of the main civic building, that is the Goodchild residence have luxe and cozy wood-based interiors. The sheltered community mostly resides in civil-styled homes with softer vibrant and feminine interiors. This theme also translates into the costumes of the protagonist who is seen wearing white in the dark and black during the day. A contrasting theme is followed, with the use of light against dark spaces, for added emphasis or focus. The use of white light to depict the futuristic approach is a common thread throughout the movie. Tech-savvy spaces_©(Portilla, 2012)Ī few of the spaces are tech-savvy yet modernist at the same time. Less humane spaces that look austere and rugged make the sets for most scenes of this movie. Walls transforming into screens, and information popping up in thin air are a few ways it exhibits cues of this style. High-tech-based architecture plays a pivotal role in this movie. Like every other sci-fi fantasy, this movie too follows the cyberpunk dystopian theme. Cyberpunk-Styled Dystopia Cyberpunk Dystopia_©(Portilla, 2012) The plot unfolds with Aeon and Trevor teaming up to end everything wrong with the place. ![]() She then disobeys the orders of the Monican handler and confronts the instructable sphere of life in this fortified town. This group of Monicans assign the task of taking him down to their best member, Aeon played by Charlize Theron.Īeon, the protagonist had only this one goal until the police murdered her sister. A group of rebels suspects these cryptic events and team up to end the leader, Goodchild. Few even suffer stifling attacks leading to seeing visuals that never took place. This mysterious town is more of a gilded cage where people often go missing. A fortified town that goes by the name of Bregna is the only place the residents know and are allowed to be. The only person who helped them stay alive was a scientist named Trevor Goodchild, who in the present context has become the dictator of the surviving clan. 400 years after a deadly industrial virus had wiped 99% of the population, leaving only a few people alive. The Plot | Æon Flux Aeon Flux Movie Poster_©IMDB All of which are scintillating modernist marvels. A few of these enthralling sets include buildings like Tierheim Animal Shelter, Haus der Kulturen der Welt art center, Treptow Crematorium, Windkanal Wind Tunnel, etc. Most parts of the film are filmed in modernist built forms of Berlin. Aeon Flux Architectural Review_©(Portilla, 2012)
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