EWS

Like any film that is carefully constructed, Eyes Wide Shut is the sum of its elements and of the ways by which these interact with each other. The most significant elements of the film are color, (particularly red, blue and yellow) sound (such as voices plus external and internal music) and the repeated figures of the Female Nude and Masks. Eyes Wide Shut can be divided into three parts, each of which contains the elements …

…is finally a reaffirmation of marital values. Both Bill and his wife’s voyages into dream worlds, “whether realm or imagined,” are finally recognized as being dangerous and unnecessary. The final message of the film is that we should remain “awake.” Thus we can continue to live in a world where the societal and familial rules are clearly understood by all; there is no ambiguity among people as to their roles in relationships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**