The Allegorical Allusion: How New Media and an Ancient Narrative Technique Can Create Films with Social Symbolism

Even if we don't identify them as such, we are all undoubtedly familiar with several allegorical stories. By making students aware of this powerful storytelling tool and exploring such narratives through modern filmmaking technology, writes Melanie Fawcett, we can give young filmmakers a platform to creatively and intelligently express their own concerns about society.

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