Edward Mani di Forbice - Recensione e spiegazione del significato del film

Today we delve into "Edward Scissorhands," a film recognized as the most authentic masterpiece by visionary director Tim Burton. We'll discuss it, starting with aspects of the film that reveal an analysis of the conflict between society and the artist. Support the channel on PATREON! 👇 https://www.cultmovieitalia.com/shop Join the Facebook group to participate in discussions and request reviews 👇   / 405273242922578   Follow us on Instagram 👇   / cultmovie_stories   and on TikTok 👇 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZML6LffGH/ The film begins with a fairytale narrative that seeks to trace the origins of snow. After this prologue, we meet Peggy Boggs, a cosmetics sales rep, who, in her wanderings in search of customers, comes face to face with Edward, a mysterious non-human being with blades instead of hands. Edward is the creation of an elderly inventor who, sadly, died before completing his work. Edward's hands were unfinished, and he finds himself with razor-sharp blades instead of fingers. This makes it impossible for him to perform even the simplest human tasks, and, left alone, he hides in the attic, watching the city from afar. All the literary references that formed the basis for Tim Burton's inspiration are evident here. The inventor and his imperfect creature remind us a little of Mary Shally's Frankenstein, a little of Collodi's Pinocchio, and the monster who lives in the attic and watches over the city from above reminds us of Victor Hugo's Notre Dame de Paris. But the interesting thing to note is that unlike the protagonists of these stories, Edward never expresses the dream of being human, as Pinocchio does, for example, or the desire to be like others, characteristic of the character Quasimodo. The point isn't to become human or to be similar to others. The point, for Edward, is to be accepted for who he is. So while it's true that in one scene, Edward, remembering the moment of his creator's death, suffers over the fact that he wasn't able to obtain hands, it's also true that he never seems to make this an insurmountable problem. The problem is simply that his sharp blades prevent him from relating to others, since with every action, and with every gesture, Edward unfortunately ends up causing harm. And here the connection with the figure of the artist emerges: With his hands, Edward can create wonders, he can bring to life the most unexpected creations, and yet, precisely what allows him to create these masterpieces is also what makes him different. Here we can't help but notice that the character of Edward Scissorhands was created based on Tim Burton's childhood drawings, drawings that reflected the very issues of a child accustomed to isolation. We can imagine how a similar image took root in the mind of young Tim Burton: Why don't other children play with me? I don't have knives for hands! Hence the creation of a character like Edward Scissorhands, a symbol of someone who struggles to be understood and accepted. Furthermore, the sharp hands well represent the sense of guilt that inevitably arises in situations of marginalization. And now we come to the sore point: The problem lies in the fact that if the artist finds himself in an environment that is unable to enhance his creative ability, these qualities end up becoming a tool of self-limitation. The inability to relate to others in ways deemed normal by society because of his hands translates into Edward being treated as disabled or labeled mentally handicapped. In this regard, it's interesting to note that Edward's character speaks very little in the film. He utters only 169 words throughout the entire film. In reality, Edward is treated like an object, and no one truly attempts to get to know him. We find all this again in the scene where Edward is arrested because of Jim. Edward allows himself to be dragged into a difficult situation, but he does it out of love for Kim. Essentially, he chooses to prioritize his feelings for her rather than the unpleasant consequences he might face. From this scene, it emerges that society essentially lacks the tools to judge the artist and is constantly led to misunderstanding him. Thus, the misunderstood artist has no choice but to flee from relationships, withdraw into himself, and develop a strong sense of guilt regarding his creative abilities. And since he's constantly misunderstood in his relationships, his only way to communicate is from a distance, through his work. #edwardscissorhands #timburton #cultmovie