In Ari Aster's film 'Eddington', set in a small New Mexico town, chaos ensues as the local sheriff, played by Joaquin Phoenix, clashes with the Hispanic mayor, portrayed by Pedro Pascal. The film, set during May 2020, uses grotesque and absurd elements to mirror America's turbulent social landscape marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, and conspiracy theories. As the sheriff encourages anti-mask sentiments, Aster uniquely critiques the irrationalities of modern America, encapsulating a society deeply divided and struggling with current events.
Through the lens of grotesque and absurd storytelling, Ari Aster's 'Eddington' exposes the chaos and moral contradictions within contemporary America, set during the pandemic.
The clash between Joaquin Phoenix's sheriff and Pedro Pascal's mayor symbolizes deeper societal divides, reflecting the grim reality of a nation grappling with its identity.
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