Symbols and Motifs

Choose one of the symbols. Explain why you think it was used, what it relates to, and your thoughts.

I think the clocks were used as a symbol because they strongly relate to the key idea of controlling/manipulating time, and the race against time where Lola and Manni have only 20 minutes to get the money they need and give it to Ronnie. The image of the clock at the beginning of the movie draws us into the film, and immediately attracts our attention. Throughout the rest of the movie, the images of clocks are used to show the race against time for Lola and Manni, and creates tension and suspense as it shows how much time they have left, and we start to wonder if they will get the money to Ronnie in time, and what will happen to them if they don't, or if they get there late etc. I think the clock at the start of the movie where we are drawn into it is a wierd clock, and I think a more traditional grandfather clock would have been better, although it does relate to Lola being an eccentric person who doesn't like to follow the crowd and always wants to be different.