In a world where zombies are real, and part of society, how would THE THIRD MAN be different if written by a zombie and directed by a zombie? (Consider zombies of the type who are integrated in society in the series, iZombie).
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In the context of "iZombie," zombies retain their human intelligence and personality as long as they have a regular supply of brains to consume. Their brains consumption allows them to acquire the memories, traits, and skills of the brain's original owner. This could potentially lead to a wide range of creative approaches to scriptwriting and directing based on the last brain they consumed.
Keeping these characteristics in mind, the classic film "The Third Man" could be significantly different if it were written and directed by a zombie.
Storyline: Zombies in iZombie have to deal with the constant fear of being discovered and ostracized by humans, despite their ability to function normally in society. This could turn "The Third Man" into an allegorical story dealing with the themes of fear, prejudice, and hiding one's true self. Harry Lime could be portrayed as a zombie hiding his true nature from his old friend Holly Martins.
Themes: The film might center around themes of identity, acceptance, and the struggle to retain humanity amidst societal rejection. Given the experiences of the zombies, themes of understanding and acceptance of 'the other' would likely feature prominently.
Style: The noir aesthetic of the original film could potentially be amplified, highlighting the stark division between the human and zombie worlds. Scenes may have a more haunting and eerie feel to them, reflecting the isolation and despair often felt by the zombies.
Character Interactions: Given the complexity of the relationships between zombies and humans in iZombie, the relationships between characters in the film might be more nuanced. There could be heightened tension and suspicion between characters, reflecting the mistrust between zombies and humans.
Visions: In iZombie, zombies have visions that are memories from the brains they've eaten. These could be incorporated into the film, perhaps as a storytelling device. For example, Harry Lime could experience visions from the person whose brain he's eaten, adding an extra layer of complexity to the plot.
Ending: The original ending, which is tragic and bleak, could potentially become more optimistic, focusing on acceptance and coexistence between zombies and humans.
Again, this is a speculative response. However, it provides an interesting viewpoint on how a classic film like "The Third Man" could be reinterpreted by individuals (or zombies in this case) with drastically different perspectives and experiences.
