Emerald Fennell's 'Saltburn' (2023) Dives into Decadent Night Cult Lifestyle
Emerald Fennell's latest film, 'Saltburn' (2023), immerses viewers into the opulent world of the Night Cult. This hedonistic society, marked by materialism, champagne, and endless parties, serves as an escape from daily responsibilities. The film joins a list of media exploring this fascination with the elite's party lifestyle.
At the core of 'Saltburn' lies a lavish party in a grand mansion, filled with endless drinks, jewels, and eccentric masks. This aesthetic, a dreamlike representation of the Night Cult experience, is created by combining tangible and intangible elements. The Night Cult, despite its unsustainability, offers a night of immediate gratification and pleasure, free from external judgment.
Historically, this concept has been embodied by famous nightclubs like Studio 54 in New York City, where drugs, disco, and dancing reigned supreme. Films such as 'Cruel Intentions' (1999), 'The Bling Ring' (2013), 'Babylon' (2022), and Baz Luhrmann's 'The Great Gatsby' (2013) have also explored this fascination with the elite's party atmosphere. Even the Rothschild Surrealist Ball of 1972, held at the Rothschild family's estate in Paris, exemplifies this Night Cult ideology.
The Night Cult, while a fleeting escape, continues to intrigue society. It is often depicted in various forms of media, making it accessible to ordinary people. Emerald Fennell's 'Saltburn' (2023) is the latest addition to this canon, offering viewers a glimpse into this decadent, unsustainable, yet undeniably captivating world.
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