Ulysses and the digital journey
Imagine that the Greek hero Ulysses had to return to Ithaca in the digital age. Instead of fighting monsters and temptations, he would probably have opted for a state -of -the -art GPS, reducing his odyssey to a few clicks. His adventure would be full of references to streaming series and Netflix’s latest films, turning his journey into a succession of film marathons.
Romeo, Juliet and social media
Verona lovers could have found a new means to communicate: social media. Instead of secret messages, emojis and memes would be sent through Snapchat. The outcome of its love story, on the other hand, would be marked by virtual blockages and digital misunderstandings, maintaining the tragic element, but with a contemporary taste.
Casablanca: Recovering in the digital age
The iconic Casablanca could reflect a more familiar scenario today: to meet again with an old love in a local bar. Despite the initial surprise, the memories would be stored in digital photo galleries, allowing an immediate connection. The farewells could include video conferencing promises, transforming the sentimental ‘we will always have Paris’ into a proposal to make Facetime.
Plan Diary: An obsolete story?
The world of diaries seems to have left behind. Today’s young people have changed their role for audio, opting for Podests to tell their daily experiences. The idea of writing by hand has lost its charm, with thoughts and reflections overflowing with digital platforms, as if every moment was an episode of an online series.
Cinema and Nostalgia: The Magic of Cats
Movies such as ‘Los Chicos del Coro’ could be considered obsolete in a world where cats videos generated by and capture the attention of audiences. With the increase in brief content platforms, traditional narratives are challenged by the immediacy and emotional effectiveness of digital content.
Reflections on Mercè Rodoreda
The works of Mercè Rodoreda continue to resonate with today’s young people, who experience the same melancholy in an urban environment. Although their reasons may have changed, the feeling of disconnection and the need for connection are universal, reflecting modern concerns in an increasingly complex world.
Boredom in the age of information
In the near future, where boredom is an obsolete idea, the protagonist of ‘The indiscreet window’ should not look out the window to discover what is happening around it. With a multitude of content at his disposal, his curiosity would be satisfied through social networks and streaming platforms, making the mystery an immediate and accessible experience.
The importance of childhood creativity
The three twins, with their charm and innocence, represent a universe that can resist the passage of time, however, its essence can be reinforced in a technological world. While ICT can transform education, their message of collaboration and friendship is still relevant, reminding us that creativity and imagination are essential in any age.