The Revenant is a Ghost Story

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Video essay exploring The Revenant as a metaphor for a soul’s odyssey through America’s Purgatory.
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I know this is a rather specific interpretation of the film. If you had a different take, I'd love to hear it! :)

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[@KnightLincoln]

I can't help but think that this was very "action movie way" of letting go of his vengeance. Dropping wounded Fitzgerald into arms of natives like that. From what I heard Hugh Glass never got his revenge because Fitzgerald joined military and was under their protection. Now that would be very unsatisfying for a viewer, but wouldn't that be closer to letting go of that toussaint mentality of entitled conqueror? Food for thought.

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Watching this helped me decide to apply for a job helping protect the environment. I was on the fence about taking a position in environmental organizing, but it's what I can do right now. Sometimes, that's the only thing any of us can do. Thank you for your wisdom & insight into one of my favorite films.

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Please do the great gatsby! Not only the visuals are magical, but it touches deep existential themes of freedom, will, transformation, love and suffering.

[@Nerdicaful]

Based on your interpretation, I think this story is also about overcoming grief. Glass goes through all the stages of it literally and physically, and finally accepts himself, his fate, and the loss of his family in the end. I like that the director took this true story and made it a statement about the hell you go through when you're trying to put your life back together after it's been destroyed.

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Agreed. Sharknado is, one can argue, the peak of Western civilisation.

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Our time here was never about survival of the body, it was always about the survival of our souls. We are spirits having a human experience, but not all of us will remain in tact at the end of it. This perspective was beautifully told. ❤

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the Revenant inspires me so much. thank you for giving your interpretation of it!

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I got stoned for the first time in years and watched this last night. Idk why, but the weed made me sympathize with Glass and his family so much more. I was in tears at several points in the film, from the tragic story and the raw beauty of the cinematography.

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Craig Brown So you haven’t actually watched the movie?

[@thedoruk6324]

The historical American ''Purgatory'' is; was a truly terrifiying place to exist; apart from the endless skirmishes of mexicans/spanish; french; english; usa' and the hundreds of Native tribes; to the several hostile conditions such as the diseases; the wild animals; and even the terrifying legends such as skinwalkers/yenaldooshi and wendigo

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It’s like ever since the first Europeans came over, it just brought out the grim darkness in both sides( both European action and Native actions). NA be HELLA cursed

[@thedoruk6324]

@@justinchalifoux4424 You'ld be suprised how many french brought with themselves endless Lycanthrope myths; as well as the natives already've their own myths about sasquatch; and their war againts the ''Red Haired'' cannibalistic Giants

[@vik.1903]

@Nick Smith I was about to point that out. It's not like human nature isn't human nature after all... Also, I don't condone all the pain and destruction that the European brought (as I'm sure you don't yourself), but to think that the natives weren't flawed in their own sense, and that Europeans were who brought brutality in a land that knew nothing but peace, flowers and rainbows... it's just plain stupid.

[@MidTierVillain]

Nick Smith Yea, man, shit happens.. a little genocide is nothing but a nuance of history. Of course smallpox covered sheets weren’t chemical/germ warfare.. that was all coincidental. That’s all.. Settlers weren’t THAT advanced, nope. Ppl need to get over it, that’s all. Yup.

[@JamesDannySheives]

@@shadowronin2943 ​ @shadow ronin No... not right, just not unusual among most cultures, therefore undeserving of special condemnation. The unusual part is that Western cultures were the first to stop such practices.

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This was a beautiful interpretation, and I've so much more appreciation for a film I already admired because of it.

[@timblighton6216]

The book, “Lord Grizzly” by Frederick Manfred, written in the 1950’s, is a retelling of Glass’ legend, where the spiritual aspect of the narrative is heightened further, complete with surrealistic visions and a change that allows Glass to ultimately forgive the two who left him behind. It’s inspired reading.

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The energy of animals is a big part of this film, I'm glad you touched on it. Along with the elements of clashing civilizations.

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I particularly see nature as an omnipresent character of the movie, being ominous and imposing, but your interpretation is fascinating and totally valid. I guess great movies resonate in many ways in people's minds. Anyways, amazing video, well done man.

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wtf this is exactly what i needed I love this movie with all my soul and now somehow I love it even more thanks to this video. I'm in love with its cinematography, and I am from Argentina so I connect with how it portrays the Americas' history about Colonialism and the exploitation of its native people, land and animals by the Europeans. But now I feel like I understand more deeply why I love it so much. I also deeply connect with the way it portrays the ways of mother nature, its fierce and dangerous beauty, while stating that our spirituality is (or should be) deeply connected with that nature. It reminds me of a quote by Hubert Reeves: "Man is the most insane species. He worhips an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature. Unaware that this Nature he's destroying is this God he's worshipping." Thank you, LSOO

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Well done friend. When I first saw this film I was in awe by its artistic storytelling and felt that there was some underlying plot but couldn’t really put my finger on it. After watching your interpretation I felt as though my eyes were opened to understanding what lies under the surface. It is a metaphor and I believe that’s why the director won the Oscar for beautifully conveying a story that touched my heart. Keep up the good work!

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The Revenant is sooooo much more well-written than people give it credit for, and this video really shows that. It’s more than just a beautiful movie!!

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I enjoyed this touching video poem on the horrors & beauty of the old West. When I saw The Revenant, I was struck with how European civilization was destroying the Native cultures in their path. - The message of the film in some ways reminded me of Apolcalypse Now. - The poetry of the film reminded me of Terrence Malick’s work such as The Thin Red Line.

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[@iamheretopleaseyou]

Just wanted to bring up that the track in the first part of the video is Anton Belov - Athletic Heart and that it is a tribute to the life of gymnast Elena Mukhina a Soviet gymnast who won the all-around title at the 1978 World Championships in Strasbourg, France. Her career was on the rise and she was widely touted as the next great gymnastics star until 1979 when a broken leg left her out of several competitions, and the recovery from that injury combined with pressure to master a dangerous and difficult tumbling move (the Thomas salto) caused her to break her neck just two weeks before the opening of the 1980 Summer Olympics, leaving her permanently quadriplegic just one month past the age of 20. Mukhina became reclusive following the accident, and rarely discussed it publicly. In one of her few interviews about the accident, published in Ogonyok magazine, she criticized the Soviet gymnastics program for deceiving the public about her injury, and for the system's insatiable desire for gold medals and championships: "...for our country, athletic successes and victories have always meant somewhat more than even simply the prestige of the nation. They embodied (and embody) the correctness of the political path we have chosen, the advantages of the system, and they are becoming a symbol of superiority. Hence the demand for victory - at any price. As for risk, well... We've always placed a high value on risk, and a human life was worth little in comparison with the prestige of the nation; we've been taught to believe this since childhood.[...]There are such concepts as the honor of the club, the honor of the team, the honor of the national squad, the honor of the flag. They are words behind which the person isn't perceived. I'm not condemning anyone or blaming anyone for what happened to me. Not Klimenko or especially the national team coach at that time, Shaniyazov. I feel sorry for Klimenko - he's a victim of the system, a member of the clan of grownups who are 'doing their job.' Shaniyazov I simply don't respect. And the others? I was injured because everyone around me was observing neutrality and keeping silent. After all, they saw that I wasn't ready to perform that element. But they kept quiet. Nobody stopped a person who, forgetting everything, was tearing forward - go, go, go! Despite this, Mukhina took some of the responsibility for not saying no to protect herself from further harm, and noted that her first thought as she lay on the floor with her neck severely broken was, "Thank God, I won't be going to the Olympics."

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That opening quot killed me twice. Out of this world, Awesome.

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You need to get an academy award for this.

[@rokaskrisciunas6015]

Very interesting interpetation, I've never thought about it. Just beautiful, thank you!

[@knasigboll]

I just remember being taken aback by the amazing visuals. Guess it's time to rewatch it!

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the fact that you can see this when watching a movie is absolutely incredible.

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[@evanjohnson4734]

Outstanding analysis.

[@poeticdiscourse]

An exceptional exegesis of an exceptional film! Great job again, LSOO

[@davidrousseau100]

Loved the concept of rebirth by nature you brang up🙏

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[@Chewychaca]

I watched the film a long time ago, but distinctly remember he is buried, and after rain, he climbs out as if he is a sapling sprouting from the earth. I think this connected to themes earlier in the film too.

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[@lois1677]

Great. I need to watch the movie Again.

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You’re the most philosophically useful channel on KZbin. You manage to keep seeing things I haven’t seen...thank you for your help. I have a question for you: why do you think this film’s metaphorical layers are so well hidden? Does it help or hinder the audience in their growth through art? Thank you again.

[@mateusfernandes7347]

Very good. Thank you for the video.

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you did such beautiful work. I really like the way you explain things - its really inspiring~

[@Angels-3xist]

Having some time to reflect on this simple definition of the films metaphor. Whether that metaphor is intended or not it is quite a beautiful and apt one. I definitely recommend watching the film with the concept in mind.

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A Video as thoughtful as it is Beautiful amazing essay.

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Thank you ❤

[@Angels-3xist]

Been a while since I watched this movie or listened to this theory, but it still sticks with me as one of the best interpretations of the film I’ve ever heard. Just want to put that out there 4 years later.

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Passionate and inspiring video

[@victorkoksbang4771]

Great video, really enjoyed it!! Love the movie, and it was nice to see a different and true perspective on it.