Around the world Quote by Colin Farrell
“Around the world there are certain marital systems, certain physical systems, political systems, social systems, and all those things are kind of turned on their head but represented in various ways within "The Lobster."”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Lobster (2015)
The movie portrays various social and relational structures turned upside down, reflecting how systems can be subverted and reimagined.
In simple terms: Systems can be flipped and shown in new ways.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about societal norms.
Themes
society
relationships
systems
subversion
absurdism
Mood
satirical
thought‑provoking
ironic
Type
cinematic
analytical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- organizational design
- political reform
- artistic storytelling
- social media dynamics
Key Concepts
sociology
philosophy
film analysis
cultural commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the film suggest about conformity?
- How do we recognize when a system is artificially inverted?
A Different Perspective
The absurd premise may oversimplify complex real‑world dynamics.
![“I'll wait to see what the film [The Lobster] is, but it's set in a contemporary world, in America, there are hospitals and diners, parks, things that we will recognize and experienced ourselves but yet there's this similar kind of uneasiness through all the interactions and all the things that…” quote by Colin Farrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f53/colin-farrell-2887_america_i-ll-wait-to-see-what-the-film-the-lobst_3018250.jpg)
![“I called Nic Pizzolatto and he said, "No, no. You're in it the whole way through." That was fun to shoot [in The Lobster]. I had a few scenes in that show that were some of my favorite all-time scenes to be in.” quote by Colin Farrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f21/colin-farrell-2887_all-time_i-called-nic-pizzolatto-and-he-said-no-n_3015711.jpg)
![“There are so many interpretations that this film [The Lobster] could be approached from. But Yorgos [Lanthimos] is so specifically minded, he's so clinical in his direction of the film.” quote by Colin Farrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/438/colin-farrell-2887_clinicals_there-are-so-many-interpretations-that-t_675672.jpg)
