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Virus is a Films that are related to outbreak of contagious diseases, infections and outbreaks of unknown viruses often share similar themes and interpretations. The main differences lies on the storyline and the incorporation of various dramatic effects by directors to bring out an authentic version of the film. On the original Wikipedia page of the movie Virus, the themes and interpretation of the movie have not been highlighted and therefore, this paper seeks to fill the gap. Drawing from relevant literature, this paper will be a proposal of the themes and interpretations of the 2019 film, virus.

Apocalypse
Apocalypse means the catastrophic destruction of the world and in the film virus, the Nipah virus is steadily pushing the world to this point. Usually in movies such as Virus that depict the apocalypse, there is usually a patient zero who is first exposed to this virus and rapidly, the virus spreads in the whole country killing many individuals. This section will discuss the theme of apocalypse as illustrated in various movies and films that are related to contagious diseases and to be more specific in the film Virus.

Pandemics & Epidemics
The theme of an outbreak/epidemics is common among outbreak films. Cinema may not be a reality however; these films try as much as possible to illustrate the theme of epidemics. With the coronavirus, people are going back to look for films that depict the theme of pandemics in order to be informed about a pandemic or an epidemic as one we are currently dealing with. This section will demonstrate the theme as described in the movie Virus.

Social Morality: Annotation
Many films that deal with outbreaks of diseases usually set out to inform the viewers o the theme of social morality which is the response that people have to a pandemic. Many at times relevant authorities may try to hide information from reaching the people of that country and so on. In this section, the theme of social morality will be discussed as depicted in the movie Virus.

Resistance and Normalcy
Closely related to the theme of social morality is the theme of resistance and normalcy as illustrated in outbreak related movies. While contagious and horror films are meant to frighten individuals with depictions of contagious virus turning individuals into vampires or zombies, extreme reactions are recorded in these films (Sartin, 2019). This section will look at resistance and normalcy as demonstrated in the film while interpreting these findings.

Themes and Interpretation of the Movie
There are several films across the globe with depictions of infectious diseases and ideas of apocalypse filled with overreaching themes. These films that showcase various pandemics as we might imagine tend to serve as a warning to the human race by revealing various details lying within understanding the human behavior at a time of need. The film Virus is among one of the films that depict these themes including the themes of apocalypse, pandemics and epidemics, social morality and resistance and normalcy. These themes as depicted in the film are not only educative but they are also culturally relevant to society. Films just like Virus tend to lean towards sending the message to human beings on what the world would look like if such a catastrophe hit the world. Drawing from relevant literature, this paper seeks to demonstrate the themes as illustrated in the film Virus. The apocalypse theme is rampant in several films that present a highly infectious disease and a threat to the mortality of human. In such films, the theme is portrayed as a result of a deadly and infectious disease infecting humans threating survival of the human race. In the case of the film Virus, the Nipah virus is steadily pushing the agenda of the apocalypse theme as it pushes doctors and nurses beyond their limit in search of the vaccine. Naturally, human beings are intrigued by such topics that fascinate them as they slowly and steadily interact with the content of the film (Ophir, 2018). This is the exact feeling that one gets to experience will watching the film Virus. When darkness creeps in film, this is the time when human excitement is demonstrated. Films and directors try to enhance the depictions by exaggerating on the content in the film in order to capture the full attention of the viewer. The film virus is depicting wonders of the world and wonders beyond the world. The theme of apocalypse in the film is challenging the viewers to think beyond their imagination and indulge with the unthinkable. A deadly virus that began with one person, is spreading faster than lighting and is threating the lives of the rest of humanity (Williams, 2011). We get to see how human beings react with this information and how doctors and scientists are always on their toes ensuring that they get a treatment to save the rest of humanity. The apocalyptic themes are presented in the film virus are meant to bring out excitement in the audience. This theme sets out the pace for the rest of the movie as it transition from the beginning and we get to see how various people react to the idea that the world could in fact be ending. The characters are preparing the audience to expand their imagination for what is yet the come and what should be expected should the world come to an end. Before the apocalyptic theme kicks in, the viewer might convince themselves that in the end, someone will hopefully survive and the world will be healed thus returning to its normal state. Virus builds on the idea of trying to allow the viewer build their own imagination of death and what the world would look like if everything comes falling down (Williams, 2011). Through the film we understand that death can be watched without being interrupted and this is how the director of the film was able to conquer us, through the weakness of human beings for spectacle. The world is deemed helpless and even medical practitioners, with whom we look up to have no answers as to what the disease is, whether it would end or why it is here. All we know is that the virus is here and people are racing against time to ensure that the entire human race is not wiped out.

In most films that depict an outbreak of a disease, the theme of epidemics and pandemics remain common in the plot (Ophir, 2018). They demonstrate how the government, scientists, doctors and nurses strive to ensure that the cure to the infectious disease is found. In the film virus, we get to see how relevant authorities are working around the clock to ensure that the citizens are safe and protected. We also get to see how doctors work so hard in studying the virus and in spite of the challenges that they get to experience, they finally got a break through at the end of the film. Epidemics and pandemics often display near destruction of humanity and this creates fear and awareness among the viewers (Hart, 2014). This allows individuals to better equip themselves in case of such instances and to challenge themselves through critical thinking in understanding what such a scenario would pan out in real life. The movie virus illustrates how doctors and fast responders may not be aware of what they are dealing with and how to effectively deal with the issue. These cases rise slowly but steadily and before you know it, the whole world is infected by it and the clock for getting solutions begins ticking (Ophir, 2018). The demonstration of the effects of pandemics is clear in the film Virus and how the rest of society is struggling to ensure that they at least survive the pandemic. With regards to the theme of epidemics and pandemics in the film virus, we see that in such instances, the relevant authorities are often forced to act within the moments of discovering what they are dealing with. In the case of the film Virus, there is a nationwide lockdown that is initiated in order to prevent the spread of the disease. At this point, tension may arise because not everyone follows instructions from authority during such times and we can see tensions rise as a result. This tension is usually medical authorities, law enforcers and the people as we see them racing towards ensuring those who are infected or are believed to have been infected being forced into isolation and quarantined for a while (Ophir, 2018). In most films of pandemics and epidemics, we see human beings fight so hard for their sociability as they fight the idea of being locked inside with is a human tendency during such troubling times. They want to continue living about their normal lives and bond with their loved ones especially since tomorrow is not promised. There is a continual social bond that exists in the time of need as people want to embrace each other and give themselves hope in the time of need. One of the most important themes that spans across outbreak films is the depiction of social response to an outbreak (Gazette, 2020). The relevant authorities in charge of ensuring that the rest of the world and citizens of a particular country are safe, tend to hide critical information from the public. In the film Virus, we get to see the Health Minister Prameela hesitant to release this kind of information to the public with the fear that she could cause tension and panic for the rest of the communities. Together with District Collector Paul Abraham, they try not to cause panics by associating the virus to being a bio-weapon (Hart, 2014). There are so many conspiracy theories that tend to take place in events of such outbreaks leading to tension and panics. Additionally, there is the idea of dehumanizing the infected persons without sympathy and treating them with a lot of disgust. Such portrayals are as a result of illustrating the social response of the public to such instances. The society’s reaction regarding an outbreak is illustrated in the film and the human behavior is displayed which in turn creates a sense of awareness to the viewers (Gazette, 2020). It is no secret that in a time of need and desperation, there is a decline in social morality of the people who have been affected by the problem and this is shown in the movie Virus. The society often gets out of control and the relevant authorities may not have so much power to ensure that the people are contained. We get to see the people from the rural areas try to escape their areas that are filled with hopelessness and usually, very little information is getting to them and so they try as much as they can to leave their homes and move to urban areas where they can get to understand their situation better. Another social response that we get to see is scapegoating and stigmatization. At this point, since the world is chaotic, people often try to find ways that they can pin the blame on others for bringing them into this situation. The fear of the unknown as it comes with this diseases leads the viewer into understanding the human nature at a time of need. Viruses know no borders and as such, they somehow find their ways into foreign cities and country’s which leads to people fearing others coming into their areas during the pandemic. It leads to senseless violence to those who dare try to leave their homes in search of better opportunities in the outside world. In related ways, the film Virus expresses the idea of extreme behaviors of resistance especially to authority and depictions of violence (Sartin, 2019). People are trying to survive as a result of the pandemic and thus, the idea of survival for the fittest kicks in. There is massive looting of food stuff and groceries, depictions of violence and unrest. Films illustrate these ideas with a purpose behind it. Resistance by the society could mean that he society is in denial of the reality and people are just trying to return to a state of normalcy. According to Michael Foucault, through diseases and sickness, the people in power and those with authority try to forcefully exert their authority and through such instances, the society gets to vent their frustration and express how they feel through resistance (Kuniyl, 2019). Conflict and unrest in Virus, is depicted as a way of the people trying to protect their freedom (Kuniyl, 2019). The film also moves further to illustrate the fact that frustrations of the people is not necessarily as a result of the disease itself but it demonstrates their frustrations that have come about as a result of repression and infringement of their rights and freedoms. Panic is not the only response that we get from films that from film but also the unraveling of the social fabric through resistance is shown (Davis, 2015). Majority of the reactions that we get to see from film are not as a result of the disease but are as result of the human nature responding to the calamity. The self-interest of human beings and the ability of man to only think about himself and no one else becomes clear when looking at these films of a pandemic or epidemic. The film Virus displays various ideas about social discord through various patterns of human behavior from looting to desperation. The film gives insights on what the world would look like should we be forced into such instances of desperation. Fear stems as a result of relevant authority withholding critical information that the people need to hear and want leading to other channels taking advantage of this situation bringing about massive speculation about various happenings as experienced by the people (Davis, 2015). This is a form of resistance to authority where a group of people push their for their own agendas thus discrediting relevant authorities. People resist one another, they refuse the idea of being locked down but above all, they resist the virus itself and work so hard to ensure that it does not bring them down. In conclusion, becomes apparent on the themes in the film Virus. The themes not only carry the meaning behind the stories but also seek to create awareness in the minds of the audience. For outbreak films, the themes remain similar and common but perhaps carrying different meanings. Through the film virus, we get to see the human behavior and understand social responses to need. There is the theme of apocalypse that seeks to offer the audience insights on what the world would look like if it came to an end. Through this theme, others are born such as understanding epidemics and pandemics, the society’s response to the pandemic and resistance to various changes. The film virus offers great insights on these themes as illustrated.